Tag: Hope
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Napkins Needed
One loaded hot dog just the way I like it. Check. Now, for some napkins, because I’m gonna need a few! Scanning the convenience store counter top, I don’t find any. But there’s a sign, pointing me in the right direction–literally. It’s a good thing God offers spiritual napkins, because we often need a few.…
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Still
Not long ago, I told the story of an autumn butterfly who defied the odds by flying on a sunny November day. Yet the first frosty morning was a few weeks ago. How is this possible!? It turns out many species of butterfly can survive freezing temperatures by going into a dormant state. Then, once…
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When Life Stands Still
Traffic sometimes backs up before the exit to the main gate at the U.S. Army post where I work. Such was the case, last Thursday, when enhanced security procedures created a major slow down. I’m sitting there, a dozen or so cars before the top of the off ramp, twiddling my thumbs and thinking about…
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Falling with Style
A recent devotional from Streams in the Desert tells how Bald Eagles teach their babies to fly. If the chicks won’t listen to their persuasive calls–to take to the air–they literally push them out of the nest! Did I mention it’s often 100 feet to the ground? I’m guessing here, but I figure few baby…
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The Bargain
It seemed like a great deal: two 1 liter bottles of premium water for $4. When I reached into the convenience store cooler they were ice cold, almost dripping with condensation. “Oh, these look good!” I thought. But back in the car, one drink told the whole truth: looks can be deceiving. The “premium” water…
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Drawn to the Light
One night this summer, I accidentally left the garage door up with the lights turned on. It was three hours later before I discovered my oversight. As I opened the door that leads into the garage from the laundry room, I was greeted with a surreal sight: dozens of moths! They were on the walls,…
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