Sojourning
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They Love Him? They Love Him Not?
They’re often the nicest people – cheerful and kind, unreservedly helpful to friend and stranger alike. They’re the ones you want for neighbors and the ones you’re glad to see on a Monday morning at work. You may even wish… Continue reading
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It Is Not Death to Die
In the midst of a time of grieving (his and ours), Andrew sent us this beautiful reminder of our secure hope. It is not death to die To leave this weary road And join the saints who dwell on high… Continue reading
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Yes, My Conscience
As if in response to my previous post, I was given this quote from Pastor John Piper: Occasionally, weep deeply over the life you hoped for. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain. …Then wash your face. Trust God. And… Continue reading
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Don’t You Believe It
Many of us are mourning the loss of an American era with the passing of a man, I think we won’t soon see the likes of again. The beloved preacher and evangelist, the Reverend Billy Graham, passed away on Wednesday,… Continue reading
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This Year – Do the Next Thing
Elisabeth Elliot was this mom’s mentor in the young years of my parenting. She spoke common sense; and she did not allow the fear of man to be a snare. She plainly divided the Word of Truth and applied it… Continue reading
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Even the Wind and Sea Obey Him
What follows is a guest post from my brother-in-law, Larry. Yesterday in church we had a Sharing Day, something we’ve done now and again to provide testimony to what God is doing on behalf of his people. Larry stood up… Continue reading
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Where Sheer Optimism Leaves Off
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” ~ L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables – – – – – – This is a hopeful thought as I sit to… Continue reading
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Digging Deep
“I never, ever in my wildest dreams, thought I would one day be going through chemo.” The world of a professional acquaintance of mine (I’ll call her R) came crashing down mid-August when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. We… Continue reading
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I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow
You may or may not know that the housing industry is a leading economic indicator. That’s why housing starts and home purchases are a regular news item. So when the nation began to reel under the housing crisis of 2008,… Continue reading
Shooting Over the Horizon 