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Unbroken
“So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Every once in a while, a book comes around that has it all ― adventure, romance, high suspense, life-and-death struggles, villains, heroes, redemption and panoramic scope. Unbroken, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, Christ, faith, fear, forgiveness, God, gratitude, Jesus, Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini, miracles, rage, redemption, salvation, Seabiscuit, triumph, unbroken
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The Crucible
As many readers are aware, I had a collision with an automobile in June (while riding my bicycle) that could easily have resulted in my death. I wrote about it here not long after it happened, before I fully realized … Continue reading
Posted in Surrender
Tagged adversity, affliction, belief, calamity, crucible, difficulties, difficulty, divine, faith, furnace, hardship, mishaps, plan, purpose, refiner's fire, refining, sovereign, surrender, testing, trust
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Friendship with God
From God to Us Some would argue that not everyone seeks friendship from God. What about atheists? What about people who just want God to leave them alone to live their lives the way they see fit? First, I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged belief, calling, crucifixion, faith, friend, friendship, gift, giving, God, grace, heaven, identification, Jesus, love, lovesick, partner, relationship, sacrifice, sharing, suffering, trust, truth
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How People Change
I’m reading a book called How People Change. When I looked at it, a little voice inside said, “Right, like I’m going to find some revolutionary wisdom here. Every writer/minister wants to sell books and expand his sphere of influence. … Continue reading
Refiner’s Fire
I’ve had a piece of metal in my hand for 10 years. I don’t remember how it happened, but I was working with something made of sheet metal and cut my hand open. At the time, I didn’t know I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Trust
Tagged believe, change, Christ, discipleship, faith, follow, God, Jesus, pain, refinement, refiner's fire, sanctification, submission, suffering, surrender, trust
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Trial By Fire: Dancing With Nephilim
“Never will I leave you. Never will I forsake you.” –Jesus of Nazareth A friend and mentor blew my mind recently when he pointed out a subtlety in Scripture I had never noticed before ― a detail most people overlook, … Continue reading
Posted in Trials
Tagged abandon, Anakites, apprehension, deliver, deliverance, faith, fear, forsake, gauntlet, glory, God, Jesus, Nephilim, obstacles, suffering, terror, the Good Shepherd, trial by fire, trials, trust
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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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Happy Birthday, Erica
Erica would have turned 48 today. She probably would have spent a quiet evening at home with her family. There would have been a modest number of gifts and a nice dinner. She might have received a visit from her … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged faith, family, farewell, friendship, happy birthday, love, passing, sister
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