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Word Power (Tuesday)

I’m reading Oliver Sacks’ Seeing Voices. It’s a fascinating look into communication, deafness and the power of words. He reminds us that we think with words.  Words connect us to past and future, to far-off places, even to the land of make-believe. Without … Continue reading

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Word Power (Monday)

  Words matter. I try hard to use the right words. It aggravates me when others don’t–as in:     Access to health insurance versus access to health care Income (what is earned) versus wealth (what is owned) Natural versus good  (think about it; poison … Continue reading

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Words (Friday)

There are no shortcuts. The disciplined Christian life requires time (a lot of time) spent with the Word of God (the Bible) and the Word (Jesus).     The more I study the Word of God, the more I love the … Continue reading

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Words (Thursday)

Max Lucado has a way with words. Here’s a good example: “The Bible is God’s Word given in man’s language.”     I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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Words (Wednesday)

  The phrase the word of the Lord is frequently used in the Old Testament. We call the Bible the Word of God. And Christ is called the Word. John 1:1, 14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the … Continue reading

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Words (Tuesday)

  Most of my communication with God is in words .     God used words to create: Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Our use of words sets us above other creatures–they’re … Continue reading

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Words (Monday)

  What best describes you?     few words precise words foot-in-mouth words lotsa, lotsa words I used to be lotsa words. This blog is an exercise in few & precise words. Unfortunately, I routinely throw out some foot-in-mouth words. My goal … Continue reading

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