Tag: Christianity
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Rogue Waves
For centuries, they were merely examples of maritime myth—like Giant Squids and mermaids. Freakishly large waves forming at random on the open ocean? Respected scientists, back in the day, said “Nah, it’s not possible.” Yet modern science proved otherwise. We now know that individual waves over 60 feet tall, and some as high as…
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Being Still
“David, be still!” I heard this a lot as a kid. Usually it was my dad or two older brothers and all they wanted was for me to stop squirming and be quiet. In fact, when I was six years old my older brother offered to give me a dollar to be quiet for 15…
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As Strong as a Mother’s Love
The young couple came quietly into the waiting room at the doctor’s office. Mom went straight to the receptionist, while dad stood cradling their toddler son against his shoulder. Once checked in, they sat down across from me. I noticed the young child never moved a muscle. Then, I picked up on mom’s demeanor: her…
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Do Overs
As an elementary school administrator, I often deal with student discipline issues. Sitting across from a red-faced child, I read the teacher’s note: “When asked to pick up the play area and return to his desk, Johnny kicked me in the shin, screamed ‘Leave me alone!’ and ran out of the room.” As I offer…
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Missing the Farm
Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV) Mrs. Alma looked out the window, kneading the afghan in her lap. Turning back to me, she said, wistfully, “I like it…
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Paws and Reflect (6): Digging for Answers
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
Davids Daily Dose 