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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Comfort can be costly
As much as I adore Ernie and am changed by his company, I let the cold keep me from visiting him in the winter. It occurs to me that sometimes we need to endure discomfort to gain the peace we need and allow ourselves to be changed. Continue reading
Crave Something More: Joy
In his soon-to-be-available book “Crave,” Chris Tomlinson also reminds us that our joy is found only in Jesus. You can download the book’s chapter on joy from Chris’s blog Crave Something More. Continue reading
End of the Trail Too Soon
Christmas is over. All too quickly the festivities have ended. Caught up in sending cards and buying gifts, I missed the best time of year. Like Christmas, life can get away from us. Each day we have a choice to make: will we go through the motions again today, or will we live with urgency and intentionality, leaving our mark on the world by positively impacting others? What will you choose? Continue reading
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Off the Trail at Christmas
Many people’s Christmas plans and traditions have been derailed by a winter storm. Breaking from tradition may give God a chance to heal relationships or for new relationships to be forged or strengthened. Be open to the possibilities. Continue reading
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Tagged christmas, flexibility, God's will, possibilities, schedule, snow
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Joy to the World
Why is there so little joy in the world, even among Christians? This time of year, we often sing or hear “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” Where is our joy?
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O Little Town
We may sing “O Little Town of Bethlehem” in a rote manner every Christmas, thinking the words are only about the birth of Christ 2000 years ago and have no relevancy today. Take a closer look and you’ll see a message that’s just as relevant to us as it was when Christ was. Continue reading
Christmas Carols
I love the old traditional church carols. One day I caught myself singing the Hallelujah Chorus, and then considered the words. Powerful. Right from scripture. Proclaiming God’s plan from the virgin birth through our victory over death. It’s a song that’s right for any season – Christmas, Easter and every day in between. Continue reading
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Live a Little
Studying in Spain during college required me to be vulnerable and risk failure. With risk, however, there’s also opportunity for gratifying new experiences, greater confidence, love and joy. All of the greatest accomplishments and events in my life have come at the risk of rejection and failure. True contentment, peace and joy only come when we’re willing to make ourselves vulnerable while having complete faith that God, because of his love for us, will see us through our fear or any situation. Continue reading
Heartache
My heart aches today. Several people I know are facing gut-wrenching circumstances – prolonged illness, death of a loved one, a broken marriage, joblessness. Dear friends, if you only knew how much I wish I could ease your pain. If you’re facing difficult times, remember that God has not forgotten you, He loves you and He sees your tears. Continue reading
Unanswered questions
There are many days I wish Ernie could answer my questions about things he does like chomping on his bit or prancing. I also have a lot of questions for God. And like questions about Ernie go unanswered, some questions for God won’t be answered this side of heaven. Some things about God we’re not meant to know. If we knew everything about the ways of God, we would not be in awe of him when he heals the sick, reconciles marriages and gives life to sinners. Trust in the uncertainty. That’s why it’s called “faith.”
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