Category: devotional
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Motion Activated
During a break at a leadership conference, I took a walk inside an attached gymnasium. It was dark, but there was ample sunlight coming in from some high windows. Walking the perimeter of the basketball court, I noticed a row of lights overhead. As I passed under an individual fixture, it turned on. It was…
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Shin Guards and the Armor of God
The waiting room at the doctor’s office was packed, and the receptionist confirmed that appointments were running an hour behind. Yet the room was quiet and no one seemed upset about the situation. I noticed this big blond-haired athletic looking guy sitting over by the water fountain. He looked a lot like Erling Haaland, the…
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Recharged
One day I looked down and saw my Jesus figurine next to the wireless charger, and hatched an idea: put Jesus on there! It’s inspiring how the Bible says Jesus often “withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Luke 5:16). And, when the disciples were facing ministry burnout he said, “Come with me by yourselves to…
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Lessons from a Handbell Choir: Community and Unity
Everyone matters if anyone matters at all.
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Stages of Grace
A vase with two carnations sat on the restaurant table where we ate lunch after singing at a nursing home. As you can see, one flower was a fresh bright pink, but the other one was dried up and shriveled. Both appeared to be the same type of flower, yet at different places in their…
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Out of Service
The airport in Albany, New York has Shetland Sheep service dogs at the help desk! However, one early morning when we walked up, the two Shelties appeared to be “out of service.” But as their owner (just outside the photo) said their names, the dogs raised up their heads and briefly greeted us. Then, quick…
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