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Burdens

Sharing the Burden—You’re Never Alone

What burdens do you carry? I know I’ve carried many burdens throughout my life. Some by my doing and some by others. When my daughters come to me with a problem, I think to myself, been there, done that. The reward of been there, done that is the learning part. That learning part allows me to share with my daughters what I’ve learned from my problem or burden. I believe that’s why we experience the heaviness of burdens. We learn from them.

Joy

Living a Joy-Filled Life – Will You Choose Joy

Where do you find your joy? I find joy in many things. My family is my joy. My writing is my joy. I find my joy in reading God’s Word. Hearing beautiful music is another joy.

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Christmas Is—Ordinary and Extraordinary

One of the silliest Christmas songs I’ve ever heard is “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.” Here’s the back story to this goofy song.

Appreciation

The Grateful—The Unsung Heroes

Luke 17:11-19 (NIV) Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village,

Forgiveness

The Lost Sheep—Lost and Found

Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This

Bible Study

How to Live Each Day with Courage

Psalm 27:1-5; 13-14 (NIV)             Where were you when the world stopped turning? September 11, 2001, is a day I will never forget. The attackers

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Bible Study

Everyday Mystics—Seeing God

Colossians 1:13-20 (NIV) When did you see God out in the world last? Can you know God through the world or only through the Bible?

Forgiveness

Playing Hide and Seek with God

Isaiah 6:1-8 (NIV) Have you ever played hide and seek as a child or even with your kids? Photo by Xavi Cabrera on Unsplash            

Fathers Day

The Plot Thickens for Joseph-Prison

Genesis 39:19-23 (NIV) I’m a huge boxing fan. Don’t judge! I wrote about being a boxing fan in my book A Place Called Common Sense.

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Easter

Jesus and Peter – Because He Lives

John 21:15-19 (NIV) If you close your eyes and imagine the smell of a campfire, what do you see? I don’t actually see a campfire.