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Peace
In turbulent and unsettled times the gift of peace and mutual kindness is never in short supply from the throne of the Prince of Peace. I’ve edited this article written some years ago – for a time such as this. It helps me to be reminded…. “And what do you benefit if you gain the…
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And Now – What?
What we’re witnessing in the United States is profoundly sad, and disturbing. But it’s not surprising and neither is it new. Human beings are deeply flawed even on their better days. Their goodness teeters on a knife-edge and more often than not, anger and cruelty grab the headlines far, far more frequently. Anger comes across…
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Us and Them
Let’s tackle a controversial topic. Us and them. We’re living in disturbing times. The obvious truths appear to be blurred, expediency is acceptable, character is irrelevant, mistrust rampant, the end justifies the means. Conspiracy theories abound as armchair critics, politicians, and advocates peddle their wares. Political correctness intimidates many. Tolerance for opposing views has been…
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Happy New Year
Here’s a beautifully illustrated collection of quotes to encourage us for the New Year. I don’t go for ‘the power of positive thinking’ – where we make resolutions and they crumble within the week. I do believe in positive affirmations – rooted in a relationship with God who is strong, and faithful; always for us,…
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Burned Toast
“I love burned toast and marmalade.” Scrape the worst parts off; smear with some sticky marmalade, and what was ruined becomes a whole new treat to appreciate. Life can be like that with God. When times are hard or circumstances don’t turn out as we’d hoped, with some patience and creativity new possibilities emerge. What…
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Making Room
Well, we’re heading into the strangest Christmas in many of our lifetimes! Mind you, that’s not as bad as those who have endured wars, famines, tsunamis, earthquakes and the like. Perspective always helps, methinks, when challenges arise. So how are things unfolding through this time for you? I wonder? Brave face? Gritting teeth? Loving the…
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Jesus in Lockdown
Have you ever experienced claustrophobia? Panic rising, shortness of breath, imagination running wild, loss of control, frantic inner turmoil exploding to escape? I remember exploring a cave and small tunnel with a group of friends. We laughed as we filed into the small space, inching forward, stopping to wait for others to maneuver deeper into…
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Certainly Unpredictably Reliable
This maybe the most real and authentic Christmas season! It’s inconvenient, somewhat disappointing, socially restrictive, and tiresome. Who would have dared to imagine what lay ahead while eating turkey last Christmas? We had plans, dreams, ambitions, and expectations for 2020. And then, crash! Sounds similar to what it must have been like for Joseph and…
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