Category: Christian Blog
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Surfing Uncertainty
When in a crisis, it’s a good idea to consult someone who has survived a few. Actor Alan Alda, 87–of T.V. show M*A*S*H fame–was asked in a 2020 interview how optimistic he was for his children and grandchildren’s future. Here’s what he told AARP magazine: With the world changing so rapidly, there’s no point in being optimistic…
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Not So Sticky Notes
One day last week after school I found a sticky note on the driver’s side window of my minivan: “Thank you for all your hard work.” Love, Admin. “How thoughtful, an atta boy just for me; our principal must have noticed the extra work I did with our traveling music group.” I felt seen. Encouraged.…
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Paws and Reflect (3): Jesus Talks to His Dad
The (continuing) adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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Four (More) Things I’ve Learned About Blogging
This past September, after four years of blogging, I wrote about four things I’d learned. Lucky me, it took only seven months to learn four more! So, for what it’s worth, here they are: 4. Instead of Reposting, Repurpose I know, it’s easier to click “repost” than to use something a fellow blogger wrote to…
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Night Song
We have a new friend in our neighborhood; he’s a mockingbird who likes to sing at night. And when I say night, I mean in the wee hours of the morning.😳 ▶️ 1:26 AM: Our fourteen year old diabetic schnauzer wakes me up to go outside. “Casanova” (the Mockingbird) sits in the top of our…
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Famous Last Words
The setting: Christ’s final Passover with His closest friends. (The time has come to sacrifice his life as a ransom for many. He shows the full extent of His love.) Here’s how an epic Hollywood movie might have captured the moment: After supper, Jesus rises from his seat, unsheathes a gleaming sword, and says (holding…
