Category: Comfort
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Teddy Bear Out The Window
My wife and I were driving to church one Sunday morning, when there he was: a big brown teddy bear—lying face up on the shoulder of the interstate. Both of us agreed there must be a story behind this seemingly lost friend, one that involved a heartbroken little person. It’s interesting how we develop emotional…
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God is God, Wherever You Are
For many of us, these times we’re living through have brought forceful emotions to the surface. For me, this has been particularly visible through mood swings and dreams. I’ve always been susceptible to up and down emotions, but COVID 19, and now racial tensions on a national level, have taken things up a notch. The…
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Promises, Promises
People regularly make and break promises. God does not.
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Don’t Feed the Fears
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 My family loves to celebrate Independence Day, but our little dog doesn’t. To say she’s afraid of fireworks is…
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Turning Mirrors Into Windows
“As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:19 NIV “Are you a runner?” This simple question came to me from an avid runner and former track coach. At the time, I was an absolute newbie–training for my first quarter marathon (6.55 miles)–and hadn’t seriously considered continuing beyond that. However,…
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Signs of Hope
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19 A recent devotional from Our Daily Bread tells the story of a recovering addict named Elizabeth who leaves encouraging notes on the car windshields of strangers. She often closes these with the words, “Much love. Hope sent.” #inspiring However, a query…
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