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Marriage – A Parable
There is a woman, married to a man she loved. At the beginning, her marriage was all about a shared love—the two of them sharing hearts and visions and learning to become one. Now, her marriage is more like a business. She manages their home and children, prepares meals, and performs a host of other responsibilities, all for the love…
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Of Words and Paintings
I was in one of those art galleries, the kind with tall ceilings, cavernous rooms, and masterpiece paintings on the walls. I was standing in front of one such painting taking in the rich detail, color, and emotion of the scene. The scene it portrayed was beautiful, and I wondered what it might be like to actually be there in this place…
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Praying Ephesians 3
You will achieve infinitely more than my greatest request, my most unbelievable dream, and exceed my wildest imagination. You will outdo them all...
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The Baseball Glove
It was Christmas morning. And there under the tree were two presents, neatly wrapped. Twin boys came running into the room, excited to discover what secrets would be unveiled for them under the tree. Their Father watched as his sons tore into the packages, paper and ribbon flying everywhere. One of the boys got his present opened first, and revealed…
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The Size of a Thimble
One morning I was asking God for more. "I want more of you!" was my prayer. And I saw myself with a wineskin. Then God’s hands appeared and they were huge, so that my wineskin were as a thimble pinched between his fingers. “There is no room in here for more of me,” he said.
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I asked God for direction but he didn’t answer
Sometimes I ask God for direction and he doesn’t seem to respond. But of course. I want him to tell me or point his finger at the answer. I can then get on my way and be about my business.... But it seems to play out differently. I text God’s phone, eyes focused on my phone waiting for a reply.
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The Checkbook
There once was a son of a very wealthy man. His father commissioned him to go live in a nearby city and setup an office there, to extend the family business into a new market. The son went there, but found it difficult to find a place to do business. Office space was scare and rents were high. He simply…
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Psalm 1 – Imagery and Invitation
As I read through Psalm 1, I notice that the imagery in it is pervasive. It talks of walking and sitting, a tree with fruit beside a stream, and dust blowing in the wind. God is saying something here, but he’s using allegory and image. Why doesn’t he just come out and say what he wants to say? Ah… because what he wants to…
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The Woman at the Whiteboard
I saw a strange thing. I was at one of those 3-day conferences. The worship time was over, and we were waiting for the speaker to step up to the platform. There was a large whiteboard next to the podium so I anticipated the speaker would be using it as he spoke. But I was mistaken. The speaker walked up…
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What’s in the box?
I’ve watched many a person unwrap a Christmas present. Sometimes they look inside the box and declare to those watching, “Oh look, it’s a so-and-so!” They hold up the box for all to see, and then put it atop their growing pile of gifts. I’ve seen other people open their Christmas box and eagerly reach into it, pulling out the…
