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From Good to Great(ly Dismayed)

How quickly any one of us could move from trusting God’s goodness to doubting it. In one moment we enjoy His care and protection; the next, we begin to lose confidence; begin to doubt. Somewhere along the way, we turned our gaze, looked away briefly. And now… now we find ourselves in unfamiliar and difficult places; living an unprecedented history. What happened? What steps led us here? In life,…

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Project: Reset

A neighbor was once asked by another, where he was headed – his car being packed with what looked like far more luggage than one person could possibly need, for any type of trip. “Vacation,” he said with a smile. Inwardly he knew that vacation was the destination, and that once he had gotten out onto the road, well, then he’d have already arrived at his destination. Simple enough. The question…

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Recognition

Although many of the Historical books of the Bible would be discounted as archaic for the modern Church, we should look instead to them as being rather timely. We may wonder why the need to re-read what once was – considering the fact that we don’t necessarily follow those customs and manners today. So why read? Throughout history, from the Garden of God to the 21st Century Church, when God’s…

Approval Rating

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Tim. 2:15 We all want to “stay in the know”. I mean, it’s important to remain ahead of current events so we can share our Biblical insights as if we have some type of privy. It’s kind of impressive, especially at parties and cookouts. But, how much…

Natural Conclusions

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1 When you’re a child, the thought of fairy tales makes sense, as they are designed to teach the value of ‘wonder’. As that child grows and develops a sense of reason, that term “wonder” now becomes more of probing than that of entertainment – it deepens into reflection and reason. To children, fairy tales teach the…

Look At It

A young man had an extreme fascination with everything to do with the ocean, and set out to obtain a degree in Marine Biology. Having saved all his money to do so, he entered the best school in the land hoping to fulfil his hopes and dreams. Upon the 1st day of class he arrived to meet the Professor who came out to the center table of the classroom carrying a plastic fish on a stand. He (the…

The Good That We Would

While paying attention to the movements of Christ, (apart from the strategies) when studying the Gospel accounts, we can see what appears as ‘personal devotion’ from him to the Father, (Ps. 40:8) and yet it’s not the personal “ground” – but of the Spirit – from whom He takes direction. We might believe that a dedicated will towards God is what He desires in accomplishing His work. But even Christ…

Felt Difficulty

It’s very touching to watch a child start to walk. The wobbling, lack of rhythm, stumbles and indeterminate falls, make us feel internally and incredibly fond of what we already know—that is, that they have it in their potential, to one day stand independently in the future. There’s sort of a felt difficulty when looking on. It’d seem we’re quite aware of those primary years of trial and error.…

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Paved with Good Intentions

New feels good. It feels fresh, it feels safe. I mean, who doesn’t want new, right? A new house, or newer car, or a new phone. New is just… in. And that makes us feel better because that also means out with the old. However, the pressure to perform, and the urgent need to get it right this time. Peer pressures, social pressures, family pressures…. is this sometimes why we really want a new year?…

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Is Once Ever Enough?

The embrace of a new year brings such hope, such want, and the resolve to go get it. However, the reality for many is the need ‘to get through’. The dread of the past, the downturns, downfalls, and down days are enough to cause us real mental-health problems amongst other pressures leading to suicide and fueled drug/ alchol addictions. Getting through divorces, childlessness, and lack of…

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A Way of Release

While literature may teach us how to read words, life’s moments of futility and shifts in perception teach us how to read ourselves. We often assume that because we can sound out sentences and follow a plot, we’ve also inherited the ability to grasp the layered truths that great writers embed in their work. But mechanical reading is not the same as mindful reading. The ability to truly grasp the…

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Is it Worth the Weight?

Inside a fictitious city called Renown, the walls of every home gleamed with medals, certificates, and trophies. From childhood, every citizen was instructed that their worth was measured by their achievement—how many goals reached, # of deals closed, patents filed, or records broken. The city’s motto, which is etched in silver on the courthouse steps, reads: “Success Drives Us.” Among Renown’s…

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Approaches to Adversity

God never explains Himself to man’s reason, nor can reason ever know Him. Job 31:26-28 Nothing else can compare with personal plight. Criticisms and judgments so impersonally thrown in a time of need are so uninspiring. Life in a sin-ravaged world has its effects, taking a toll on those experiencing certain adversities and sufferings. Having eternal hope is not to carry a belief that we’d gain…

Two Wells, Two Sources of Living

Most all of us understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This foundational theory in psychology that explains human motivation as a progression, across 5 main tiers or levels, and representing different types of needs. From natural needs (thirst, etc.) to more base wants (such as for us to be a part of a whole). However this model may cause us to believe that we are the source of our own well…

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Beyond Smooth Sailing: The Search for Heartfelt Satisfaction

For the better part of our lives, don’t we often feel as if we are just in pursuit of wrinkle-free days? Or is our whole need in another direction, such as heart satisfaction? You know how this goes; your waking is filled with the fragrance of freshly brewed coffee and a backdrop of melodic songbirds, all while the family is still fast asleep. So far, the fresh, clean page of life you’re looking…

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How to Discover Purpose

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” Lynda Mullaly Hunt considerations on the law of the spirit of life Romans 8:2 Ever notice when you’re sitting behind a vehicle in traffic, and drivers have that “fish” symbol, and maybe you do or don’t know what it means? Not the technical Greek acronym…

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Suitable For One

The ease and convenience with which we consume our meals has evolved over time, as has everything else. The manner we eat our meals is really important in carrying on with our daily affairs, and proper nutrition gives us the energy to go in and out of the many events we face. I feel this is also true for how we have come to ingest our spiritual meals. The novelty of single-serve “bowls” type…

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