Idolatry. We all know what it is and what it does. It’s a deadly disease of the heart that leads to our lives being consumed by something other than God. It’s a plague that pushes Christ to the back burner of our souls. It’s sin.
Idolatry is nothing new. It’s been around forever. You can read […]
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I confess to you all that I have been struggling with writing this post. Thoughts have come and thoughts have left, but nothing seemed “good enough” to write about. I started several posts and half way through decided that it wasn’t making sense or wasn’t worth writing about. I was at a loss for words […]
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Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (Matt. 6: 28b, 29 – KJV)
How often have I heard this verse? And yet, last night, I felt […]
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The powerful gust spun her around till she faced the bright sun again, her hair flipping violently in her eyes. She found her balance and once again started running. “I’ll catch you,” she muttered, smiling. Sprinting through the tall grass, her gaze burned the air with determination. She had been running for nearly an hour, […]
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And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Genesis 15:5a (ESV)
A couple weeks ago, while living at a remote camp somewhere near Middle of Nowhere, Virginia, I had the opportunity to take a handful of strolls beneath a completely clear night sky. […]
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I am restless. Mom says I frequently get a bad case of “the flits” and it’s true. I will pace when I’m on the phone, knit as I read or listen to a dull lecture, and fidget with anything I can when I’m done eating and haven’t left the table yet. It’s hard for me […]
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I sat down late one night after a long day of work; I was discouraged, I was discontent, I was weary. In my heart I had been fighting a battle all day long, but I was dwelling on thoughts that only fueled that fire of discontent and discouragement. The more I thought of those things, […]
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