During my recent eye difficulty, several people asked me what I’d learned during the trial. “Plenty” is the short answer, but it wasn’t easy to get there. I didn’t always want a lesson in the trial I simply wanted it to be over. Initially, I forgot there was a chance of blessing in trials., so […]
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Those who’ve read my blog since it first began in September 2013 know I like to write about my daily experiences, especially if they’re funny and I can teach a little lesson from them. Lately, I have few stories worth sharing. Who wants to read about getting my cornea checked? Or worse – putting steroid
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I took some time Saturday to unplug and enjoy the silence. In the quiet, I listened to the birds, watched fish jump, and pondered the events of the first-century Passover weekend and the implications of the empty tomb. One truth came to mind and echoed in my heart all day long: No one
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]At Global Outreach Home office, we meet every morning at 8:30 for a few minutes of Bible study and prayer together. We share whatever we’re studying in our private devotionals. Yesterday, we read through the events of the day when Jesus was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. John Darnell shared a bit
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Stories of the early church have filled my devotions recently. I’ve spent days pondering those exciting times and longing to see them again. Miracles on a routine basis, crowds of people coming to Jesus, miraculous healing. Where’s the power of our faith? Why don’t we see these miracles now? It’s not because God ran out
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] My appointment with the cornea specialist was scheduled for 2:30 pm. I planned to leave work early enough to have time for a quick lunch near the doctor’s office. “You should get something good,” one of my coworkers suggested. “What do you like to eat?” “I’ll probably find a salad somewhere. I
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Several years ago, I decided I needed a cat at the barn to control the massive mouse population, so I hired Spike and his mama. I deposited them in my tack room with a litter box, fluffy bed, and food and water. Mama Cat, without a moment of hesitation or repentance, ran up
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] I thought I would never forget the miracle, but I did. Christmas morning, 2012, started out great. Ryan and I awakened early, had coffee by the tree, read the Christmas story, and opened gifts. The dogs bounced and raced around, excited because we were. I went to the kitchen to start breakfast
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I realized a terrible thing recently. My formerly happy heart is grumbly. A quick look back at old blog posts (in anticipation of something to transfer to the new website), revealed a sense of celebration reflected in my writing. Although I wrote about pretend birthday celebrations yesterday, the excitement of days past is
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A few years ago, a friend of mine made an unexpected announcement on social media. “Today is my pretend birthday.” “What fun!” I thought, but wondered privately if “pretend birthdays” made any sense at all. The longer I pondered, the more interesting the concept became, especially since gluten-free cupcakes with buttercream icing and sugar
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