Tag: Repentance
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A Frog in the Well
Many who live out in the countryside near our little farming town have their own water wells. One such long-time community member, who was a child in the 1950s, shared how the water would occasionally turn foul–with a bad taste and smell. At that point, mom or dad would say to their youngest child, “Sonny,…
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Cheers from Heaven
I recently read about a small-time social media influencer who hit it big when one of their videos went viral on Reddit. Unfortunately, it was short-lived; half a day later, most people had moved on. It was the internet equivalent of fifteen minutes of fame. This made me think: “What on earth gets heaven’s attention?”…
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When the Cows Come Home
On returning to God.
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The Mystery of the Rain Barrel
We have rain barrels at our home that we use to water our flowers in the spring and summer. Two February’s ago, one froze solid–cracking right down the middle. (It’s warm enough here that winterizing things is usually unnecessary). This past fall, I took no chances. Both barrels were fully drained back in November–before the…
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Hearing God in the Stillness
The chapel where my wife and I attend worship was built in 1935. Constructed in the Neo-gothic style, it resembles a smaller version of a Western European cathedral. And like any old building, it has a unique personality. As a musician, I used to enjoy the quirky sounds our little chapel made. The creaky floor…
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Weeds
It happens every spring, intruders invade my lawn. Hardy weeds with sinister names like, Bullnettle and Prickly Lettuce, and ones with cute names, like Chickweed and Goosegrass, try to choke out my beautiful Bermuda. Enter, the Weed Sheriff. That’s me. You’ve got to stop the trespassers before they go to seed and make those little…
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