Tag: Christianity
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Into the Woods and Out with God
A month or so ago my brother in Christ from the Kingdom of Fife 🏴—Alan Kearns, at Devotional Treasure, shared a comment: God knows the way into the woods, and He knows the way out. Alan Kearns My thoughts went straight to stories I’ve read about folk disappearing on day hikes in the Rocky Mountain…
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The Sittin’ Spot
The silver-haired woman who lived across the street from us when I was a kid was a mystery to me. Most summer mornings, she sat alone at her front yard picnic table, under the shade of a large pecan tree, doing what appeared to be absolutely nothing. Curious, I asked my mom why the grandmother-lady…
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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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Divine Motivation
Something curious happens just before Jesus begins his longest recorded message in the New Testament—the Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when he was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them. Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) Most celebrities, when surrounded by…
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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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Above and Beyond
Every Friday night, before we sing on Saturday, I text the nursing home activities director,“Are we still good for tomorrow?” She usually answers with a thumb’s up emoji, but one week she sent the message,“Please lead the residents in patriotic music, around the flagpole out front, for Armed Forces Day.” My wife and I eagerly…
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