Not like the others
What sets you apart or makes you unique? What is it about you that makes you not like the others? I don't want to be like the others. What I…
Spiritual growth comes as a result of our growing in relationship with God. As we get to know Him, we become more like Him. Spiritual growth isn’t a process that ever ends for the believer. We continue to grow as long as we are on planet earth.
I have a dog named Izzy and she’s pretty great
Best friends Izzy (left) and Winnie (right) I have a dog named Izzy. Izzy is a great dog. Often, I wonder how I ended up with such a good dog.…
A servant to win more and save some
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them…I have become all things to all people, that…
I tried to take a picture of the moon
I tried to take a picture of the moon tonight. It looked so beautiful with a star shining underneath, I wondered if I could capture it and share it. Unfortunately,…
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No problem, how to fight the battles of spring
"That will be no problem." Have you ever heard that before? Maybe when you brought your car to the mechanic, you were told fixing the issue would be “no problem.”…
He has come and is coming – A devotional for Advent
Its' been on my heart to put a devotional together for Advent for some time. I toyed a bit with the idea last year. So, this year I got serious…
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The school of storms and Fish: how to reach Ninevah
At the start of every New Year, words like "resolutions" and "vision" make an appearance. Plenty of books, articles, and sermons are available on how to set goals and realize…
Thousands of hours
I have spent thousands of hours journaling during my lifetime. It’s a discipline I learned many years ago. There are times when I journal more than others, but I rarely…
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Strange and difficult so far and we’re not done yet
This has been a strange and difficult year so far. In 2024, we saw over 60 presidential elections held worldwide. I can’t imagine the total amount of money spent on…
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When the streams of life are muddy
Life is messy. Most of the time it's messy because of people, either ourselves or those around us have muddied the waters. So, I’ve been studying relationships (again) because from…