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No time this morning for journaling, so re-read some past entries — seems I’ve been captured by this story a few times over the years. The words that particularly grabbed me this morning? “We do not know what to do, … Continue reading →

On the road this morning, heading to a conference where I get to hang out with some faithful shepherds and their families for a few days. A real privilege for this guy. So, this morning before getting on the road … Continue reading →

It wasn’t that the process couldn’t work that troubled Peter. I think it was more about what if it did? Jesus’ charge to go to a brother or sister who has sinned against you and tell them their fault (Matt. … Continue reading →

David knew well the lengths to which “transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart.” He knew it from his personal experience and failure; he knew it from the hands of his enemies before whom “there is no fear … Continue reading →

I read in Job before reading in John this morning. In Job, Job’s buddy miserably “comforts” him with, “Man, your kids are dead, and it must be because of their sin and rebellion. You’re not, so cast yourself upon God’s … Continue reading →

“No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful.” Ya’ think? Thinking this morning that I need to make the first half of Hebrews 12 mandatory reading when the going gets tough. It’s an exhortation to “run with endurance.” And … Continue reading →

Apparently it’s a quote from a movie 20 years ago, but it’s a quote that comes to mind this morning as I hover some wise words of wisdom. While it’s important to put the emphaSIS on the right syllaBLE, when … Continue reading →

Lot to pick from this morning. The “favor” (aka “grace”) theme which permeates Esther had me thinking about the book’s place within Scripture towards making Christ known. Or, when reading Philemon, pausing to consider what, for me, is usually an … Continue reading →