Tag: Faith
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Finding Strength in the Joy of the Lord
I’d left the ministry and moved three states away, with a marriage unraveling. It was my second job in four months. Being the consummate over-explainer, I shared my troubles with my new boss. When I showed up for work the next morning, I was no longer on the schedule. It was like someone pressed the…
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Squeaky to the Rescue!
A conference I attended for educational administrators last year fell on Leap Day–February 29. In celebration, every table came decorated with a dozen or so little toy frogs. I picked one up and realized it was squishable. When I gave him a quick squeeze, my new little friend said, “squeak, squeak.” Very cool! After the…
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Paws and Reflect (11): On the Water – Part Two
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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The Magic of Children’s Notes: A Lesson in Meaning
Three folded note cards with purple writing held together by matching painter’s tape. A young student, at morning drop-off, handed them to me when she got out of the car. This happens often at elementary schools; children share their artistic creations with others. And it’s always an honor to be chosen for such a gift.…
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Relationships: A Survivalist’s Guide
I once heard a cautionary tale about a Christian missionary who sailed the ocean alone to reach the heathen. He ended up stranded (still alone) on a small island in the middle of the Pacific. A few years later, a passing fishing boat saw the smoke from his campfire and rescued him. His liberators were…
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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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