Tag: devotional
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Paws and Reflect (6): Digging for Answers
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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Do What’s Needed
One evening in 1970 something, my family sat down to dinner–all but my oldest brother, who’d just gotten his driver’s license. The phone rang and my mom answered, but something was off. She hardly said anything. After listening for several seconds, she spoke, “Where is he?” My sixteen year old brother had been in a…
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There’s Little Surprise for the Wise
Teachers often put motivational messages on their classroom walls. They do this to remind, both themselves and their students, what matters most. One of my favorites contains only five words: “On Purpose for a Purpose.” In a schoolroom, it’s procedures that make-or-break instruction and learning. Successful teachers have a plan for almost everything, especially in…
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“Butt-in-ski:” encounters with an automated mopper
Anybody else like to shop at big box stores with concrete floors? Lately, there has been a ripple, however. An automated floor mopping machine has become the bane of my shopping club existence. It inevitably comes down my aisle, as I peacefully shop–beeping and chirping and spinning its flashing light. At least the contraption stops…
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Pantry Prankster
The pantry at my house is exceedingly neat and tidy. This is mostly due to the consistent effort of my super-organized wife. Did I mention she’s also beautiful?🥰(Nancy helps edit all my posts) Hello, sweetheart!😍 Don’t delete this, ok? Anyway, even though I try (kinda sorta), things don’t always get back where they belong—after I…
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Clouds on the Mountain
One recent morning, as we drove into the city, the top of a familiar mountain was covered by a cloud. A closer look revealed a meadow below, blanketed with winter wheat. What a contrast! This is a good picture of a Christian’s walk with God. His higher purposes are often cloaked in clouds, yet He…
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