Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Reverse Occurred

A 2011 “remix” . . . Have been reading through Esther this week. Always enjoy this read. Always intrigued by the absolute absence of any mention of God. How creative is my God? . . .Esther is a God-breathed, forever … Continue reading

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The Way of the Crucible

It is the way of the kingdom of heaven . . . it is a dynamic which those who seek the kingdom can expect to encounter. It’s not fun . . . but it’s profitable. We’d rather avoid it . … Continue reading

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Words of Grace

Black cherry ice cream from Tillamook Country Creamery . . . just typing the words evokes a “mmmm” from my lips. I probably do it too often . . . but there’s nothing like wrapping up supper with a bit … Continue reading

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The Reno

The gospel is multi-faceted. Not that there are many gospels . . . there’s only one “good news” needed to be believed and received by a lost world. But in that good news there are many dimensions. Christ Jesus came … Continue reading

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Door Wide Open

Privacy doesn’t really exist. Alone time doesn’t either. Even in the most secret place, the door is wide open. So I’ve been reminded this morning by a couple of verses in Proverbs 15. The eyes of the LORD are in … Continue reading

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Fan Into Flame

I’m reminded this morning of the relationship between the divine and the determined. That God’s sovereign will has been intertwined with man’s simple ways . . . that God’s eternal purposes have been linked to man’s earthly powers . . … Continue reading

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Get A Firm Grip

Last week my team got creamed. My company hosted a picnic for the employees . . . food, fun, relay races, and a tug-of-war competition. What was I thinking? Talk about allowing peer pressure to put you in situations you … Continue reading

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