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Barking Up the Wrong Tree
My male mind was trying to figure out what I needed to do to fix things. That’s when I realized I was chasing a squirrel and barking up all the wrong trees.
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Raising the Bar
When I had children, I realized the progression of truth. Well, that’s not really true. It wasn’t until long after they grew up and left home did I realize this.
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Meeting God in the Mornings
Every morning as I log into my computer to begin work, I sigh. On this particular morning, God replied.
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It’s not over…
It's over, I thought. Then he corrected my thinking.
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A Box of Letters
She couldn’t go back to sleep. Something was poking at her, deep down inside. But she couldn’t put her finger on where it… hurt? Did it hurt? Maybe. Something just wasn’t right.
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Finding God in the House 2
I noticed a note stuck to a picture sitting on the table near me. Drawn to it, I plucked the small paper from the frame and raised it to my eyes. There were only two hand-written words on it. I read them to myself, in a whisper: "Trust me."
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The Great Easter-Egg Hunt
"God hides things for us, not from us." The first time I heard this it challenged my thinking, my perception of God’s nature and his relationship with us. If you’re not sure about the quote, I understand.
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I asked Jesus, what can I do?
I came to Jesus asking, "what can I do?" He asked me, "will you be my friend?" I replied, "I will do whatever you ask." He did not reply and there was a long pause.
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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…
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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…
