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The God of All Times

God is worthy of my praise, regardless of my circumstances. Continue reading →

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A Reluctant Blessing

A chance encounter with a white-haired woman during worship leaves us both with unexpected blessings. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Psalm

I actually felt like I was supposed to speak this to the congregation Sunday morning but maybe I was just supposed to share it today! Continue reading →

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A Dawning of Praise

In the dawning of this good day, I will praise the One Who Has Made Me. Continue reading →

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Whom Shall I Praise?

I can’t remember who it was that I once heard say, “Talking about a thing is not the same thing as doing it.” Continue reading →

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Lost in Lincoln

You could say that I was a bit apprehensive about joining our youth leaders in an overnight trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, with over forty adolescents. On the other hand, you could say that I was nearly terrified but that would be, well, at least a slight exaggeration.
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Old Plaster, Fresh Praise

All that is here and made by human hands speaks of age and wear and passing years.
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Other Than Predicted

Most often, I would rather be spared the storm but I know that faith is not formed in the carefree life of ease but is rather forged in the path of obedience.
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