Tag Archives: Grace
The Coming Storm and Advent
California is bracing for a major storm today. People are wary and worried about the destruction it will bring. But they are also joyfully expectant and welcoming of the drenching it will bring to a land that has been parched … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Prayer, Serendipity
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Laws of the Universe
There are certain laws and principles that govern our daily lives. We violate them at our own peril. We are aware there will be consequences – dire or desirable – to our actions. Like, what you do not lose, you … Continue reading
Listening to the Call
It was a simple and very ordinary story: He went up the mountain to pray; then he called is disciples; and then he chose twelve among them whom he named apostles. And, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Today, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude
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Loving With All My Heart, Soul, and Mind.
Anabelle and I were gone for a week of vacation. And as we stirred up from our sleep yesterday morning, Jane came through our bedroom door, with a smile as radiant as the morning sun on her face. She went … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Jane
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Three Movements in Prayer
I always pray in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And in there are the three movements in my every encounter with God. In the beginning, God said, “Let there be light” … Continue reading
Platitudes and Banality
I hate it when something bad happens to people, others would try to help out by offering words of comfort that are platitudes that smack of banality and even insincerity. And I find myself guilty of such quite often. A loved … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Growing Older, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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Fullness of Time
In the fullness of time. God renews and makes everything beautiful in His time. I just love this image of God and the world He has created. I imagine it taking place with the blast of trumpets and colorful fanfare … Continue reading
Sinnerman
I have always been inspired by the notion of changing the world to make it a better place. I dreamt of being part of the great adventure of creating a new and just society in my youth. I was willing to … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11
9/11 is forever etched in the collective consciousness not only of Americans but of the entire world. What kind of hatred so strong would drive people to do something so utterly vicious? As the world watched in total disbelief as … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Hope, Humility
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Catcher in the Right
I once dreamed of being a called, like Peter, to be a catcher of men. But the Lord had a better plan for me; in fact, many plans. Today, I am a catcher of growing kids. I literally caught Jonathan and … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Jane, Jonathan, Prayer
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