Month: March 2025
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The Sea Cushion: Peace in God’s Presence
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 (NIV) People who’ve spent time in submarines, under the surface of the ocean, speak of a “Sea Cushion.” Below a certain depth, the water is relatively smooth –no matter what the wind-driven waves are doing…
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How Jesus Satisfies Our Spiritual Thirst
One recent Saturday morning, a black-capped chickadee came to our bird bath for a drink. He perched on the brim, as usual, but the water was too low for him to reach. Nevertheless, he kept bobbing his little head down and back up again, with his beak hitting only air. It was comical and sad…
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When Something Small Means Something Big
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Highland Trail was an upscale assisted living center where Nancy and I played music each month. The outside of the building resembled a Tudor style mansion, and the inside was just as opulent. It cost several thousand…
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Finding Light in Darkness: A Personal Reflection
Just off the lobby of the theatre where I attended university, there’s a spacious dance studio. I was there for a concert the other day and noticed the door was propped open. Feeling nostalgic, I walked over to investigate the mirrored room where I’d spent some time as an undergrad. But the lights were turned…
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The Art of Perspective: Lessons from a Mural
I drive by it every day on my way to work. It’s a group of cows painted on a building, standing behind a fence. At least that’s what it looks like from the highway. However, today I parked right in front of it, and discovered a different perspective. It’s challenging to make out what these animals…
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