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Posted on February 1, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ

Listening Through the Static

I drove past that familiar gnarled tree, and the yellow house I like. Approaching  that long stoplight, I slowed to a stop. It’s a road... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

What You’ll Find In a Stronghold

“The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.” –Nahum 1:7 A refuge, by... Read more

Posted on January 15, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

Peace With Who I Am Not

When Lisa Murray asked me to be a part of her book launch team for Peace For a Lifetime, I didn’t know what to expect.... Read more

Posted on January 11, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ

New Amongst the Old

“No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.”... Read more

Posted on December 25, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

25. BEHOLD: The Christ

Behold, the warmth of a newborn baby. Behold, the peace in the stable. Behold, long journeys over that have only just begun. Behold, the world... Read more

Posted on December 22, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

22. BEHOLD: The Settling

Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words... Read more

Posted on December 21, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

21. BEHOLD: The Unifier

Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is... Read more

Posted on December 15, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

15. BEHOLD: The Calm

Crazy days. Crazy illnesses, crazy injuries. Crazy times with students. Crazy plans to keep up with. Crazy lots to get done. Crazy excitement ahead. Everything... Read more

Posted on December 7, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

7. BEHOLD: The Bearer

I have 60 people on my Christmas card list this year. There are more than 10 people to buy for. That’s just Christmas stuff. The... Read more

Posted on December 7, 2015 Faith Growing in Christ

The Lord Erases Our Regrets

This post is also shared on Purposeful Faith along with many other bloggers sharing about the Lord’s work in their life. Click the link to read... Read more

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