Tag: Christian Blog
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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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More “Care”Bell!
I recently came across this nugget of wisdom for educators: “One key ingredient of student success is the belief that their teacher likes them.” Notice, it says the kid believes I like them, it doesn’t mean I necessarily do.🥸 But in a great teacher’s classroom, you can’t tell the difference. Every student feels valued and…
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Waiting for the Light to Change
One day last week, my wife and I were waiting to turn left, against a steady stream of cross traffic. Rarely a patient driver, I shook my head, “This is ridiculous!” My more forbearing bride said, “The traffic light will change.” Taking a deep breath, while nodding my head, I heard a gentle voice within—unmistakably…
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Holy Spirit Tech
This past Spring, a tech-loving teacher at our elementary school inspired several of us to give up pen and paper note taking. We’ve gone digital!🤗 It’s taken some getting used to, but I’ve gotten pretty good at jotting down colorful notes—using an iPad and Apple pencil. One of the favorite features, on my go-to digital…
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Weeds in the Cracks
The military post where I work features outdoor spaces that are exceptionally tidy. The trees and bushes are neatly trimmed, the grass is frequently mowed, and plants aren’t allowed to take over where they don’t belong. That’s why it surprised me, during a recent walk with my wife, to see weeds sprouting up along curbs…
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Paws and Reflect (9): Out on a Limb
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
Davids Daily Dose 