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The Edge
I have come to the conclusion that God often allows the Christian to go through such complete emotional/psychological dismemberment that nothing is left except the thing he started with — following Christ no matter what may come.
Posted in Suffering
Tagged bureaucracy, comedy, commitment, crazy, dedication, despondency, devotion, God, insanity, Jesus, laughter, looney-tunes, madness, mental health industry, paperwork, rage, saved, secularization, survival, the edge
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A Pointed Reminder
I just got corrected by God. It wasn’t a harsh correction. To the contrary, my own conscience supplied all the bite. A member of my family came forward to apologize for hurtful things he has done and said. I admit, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged anger, apology, blood promise, charity, commitment, contempt, contrition, faith, faithful, Father, forgiveness, gentleness, grace, grieve, Holy Spirit, hope, hostility, indifference, invalidation, kindness, love, patience, secure, tears
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Ten Talents
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” –Matt. 25:23 I just had an epiphany: I am an obsessive collector. Furthermore, my tendency to collect … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipline, Giving, Ministry, Stewardship
Tagged blessings, character, collecting, collections, commitment, discipline, eternal, giving, materialism, ministry, money, possessions, serving, stewardship, talents, temporal, time, treasures
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Accidental Blessings, Part 3
I made a new friend at the Vancouver Goodwill last week. I was taking care of some dull piece of business at the counter when an employee I had never met, Greg, came by and noticed my tee shirt. I … Continue reading
Posted in Accidental Blessings
Tagged accidental blessings, blessings, commitment, conciliatory, follow-through, fortuitous, friendship, generosity, happenstance, healing, joy, kindness, love, race, race relations, racism, random, reconciliation, social awareness, unexpected, virtue, Wisdom, word
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