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Posts Tagged: trust
How to Thrive in Captivity
Some of us like the solitude of social distancing and some don’t like the isolation. Some thought it was okay for a…
Living God’s Victory in Ordinary Life
Today we experience what the ancients longed to see. “Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down!” (Is. 63:19)….
Summer Mini-Retreat in January
It’s been a while since you and I went on a mini-retreat to enjoy bright flowers, sun glinting through the trees, and…
The Pride of Shame
“In you, Lord, I put my trust: let me never be put to shame (Ps 31:1).” Sounds good, but what kind of…
The Simple Secret to Single-Minded Peace
Do you know Jean-Pierre de Caussade? If not, let me introduce you! He was a French Jesuit who lived from 1675-1751. His…
Enjoy a Mini Vacation at the Beach
Is anything more meditative than standing at the edge of the mighty ocean to absorb its ageless, limitless expanse? To imagine that…
Advent: Thanking God Ahead of Time
My pastor said today that Advent is a time of gratitude “for the gift to come.” “Thank God ahead of time” is…
On Angels’ Wings
A big welcome to Rebekah Domer, whom I’ve invited to be “guest blogger” this week. Rebekah shares a poignant story of how unimaginable grief…
How to Hang Out with God
Here’s my Lenten lesson so far: I am totally dependent on God to make any change in thought or behavior at all….
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