Category Archives: Christian Devotions

Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading

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A Hope of Roses

Even when it seems that all that shows is hopeless, hope yet lies beneath the surface. Continue reading

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Embracing Yonder Mountain

Could an evening at a Yonder Mountain String Band concert be something like church? Or should I turn that question around? It included a reunion with a young friend and meeting some new ones. Continue reading

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Even Better Than Expected

A chance reunion with a former student leads to a reflection on how God sometimes gives us something better than what we asked for. Continue reading

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For Love of the Father

The love we show to the children of friends is love shown to them, too. “Those who love the Father, love the Son.” Continue reading

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Hunting the Easter Money

Finding gifts that we never outgrow takes a bit of imagination. As anyone who has discovered grace will tell you, the looking is worth the effort. Continue reading

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I Saw the Sun Rise in the West

I saw the sun rise in the west. That’s right; I was looking to the west and I saw the sun rise between seven and seven-thirty p.m. In the west. Continue reading

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Running on a Rainy Afternoon

Running in the woods on a chilly, rainy afternoon in March brings unexpected blessings. Continue reading

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A Delicate Balance

At what point does determination become stubbornness? Depends on who’s pointing, I reckon… Continue reading

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Spring Training

Running in mud may not be very glamorous but it’s rather effective training. There’s a lot of un-glamorous in life that’s good for us. Continue reading

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