Category: devotional
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Is it Worth it?
It’s a small crocheted stuffed animal I found at the local drug store. Was it a dog, or a bear? I asked the pharmacist why it cost so much. He didn’t know. Nevertheless, I’d fallen in love with the little guy and was taking him home. My significant other thought I was nuts to pay…
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The Shoes to Put on
A friend of mine, who’s a U.S. Army chaplain, talks about the challenges of ministering to young soldiers. Many of these fledgling “green suits” are sent to him for counsel, after they get in trouble for not abiding by Army values. Regularly the conversation goes something like this: I know it looks bad for me,…
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I Can Stop at Any Time
It’s an old joke that lately came to mind. A man keeps drinking brake fluid, and his family is concerned for his safety. “Don’t worry,” he says. “I can ‘stop’ at any time.” Headed home from church choir, on a moonless night, my wife saw a flash of fur in front of our SUV, and…
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Paws and Reflect (9): Out on a Limb
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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Propping Doors
The local establishment I visited this week is usually quite secure; no one gets in without a key or authorized fob. Yet, there was the front door–propped open with a pine board. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. Romans 13:14 (NKJV) I realized…
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A Surprise in the Back Yard
Standing on the back porch, I saw them gliding in low, one by one–like avian 747’s. At first I thought they were large hawks, but most hawks don’t flock. Five, six, seven, they kept coming, landing in my neighbor’s cottonwood. Peering through my binoculars, their crimson heads and hooked beaks gave them away. Turkey Vultures.…
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