Category Archives: Presence

The Presence I Keep

And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 I am a great fan of … Continue reading

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Daily Miracles

“As Jesus went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” People flocked to Jesus because He taught them many … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts as The Force Awakens

The Force Awakens opens this weekend and is the talk of the town. I’m thinking . . . . Sheer probability alone would dictate that we are not alone in the universe. Our galaxy alone – the Milky Way – … Continue reading

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The God of the Impossible

My God is the God of the impossible. Abraham and Sarah were advanced in age when he was promised a son and that he would become the father of a great nation. And yet, it came to pass as promised … Continue reading

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Taste And See The Presence

“Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” sounds like a sweet and tender way to express my relationship with God. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” … Continue reading

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Lessons Not Too Late For The Learning

One of the greatest blessings in my life is being married to Anabelle. At its best, it is indeed a bed of roses: soft, sweetly-scented, comfortable and colorful. there have been bad times as well when the thorns tear at … Continue reading

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My Little Faith

I am a man of little faith. I do not have a faith that can move mountains. And the little I have is sometimes so fragile I am often beset by so many questions and doubts. I have always believed … Continue reading

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Phenomenal

I am currently finishing up reading a most wonderful book, Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer’s Search for Wonder in the Natural World by Leigh Ann Henion. She writes about seven amazing natural wonders from different parts of the world: the monarch butterfly … Continue reading

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Questions

Believing and following Christ would probably have been easier had I lived during His time on earth. I imagine myself crisscrossing the lake of Tiberias visiting the towns and villages of Galilee, to be with people or to get away … Continue reading

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Sahasrara

Yesterday, I bumped the crown of my head real hard as I tried getting into a van. I am grateful I have always been hardheaded, otherwise I could have cracked my skull or even passed out. I ended up with … Continue reading

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