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"As fish are caught in a cruel net or birds are taken in a snare, so men are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them"
Ecclesiastes 9:12
NIV Translation-
Recent Posts
- The Death of Discernment
- A Different Kind of Radical
- “Are We Safe Yet?”
- The Most Important Feature in My Home
- The Story Behind “The Forgottens”
- The Perversity of Unanswered Prayer
- It’s a Boy!
- Why God Loves Dogs
- Jesus and Cereal
- Getting in God’s Face
- Judging Our “Truthiness”
- When Is It Time To Go?
- Chatting It Up with God
- The Messy Journey Between Back Then, Now, and Up Ahead
- Our Own Version of “Boston Strong”
- When Convictions Get Ugly
- Grateful for an Empty Tomb
- What God and “NCIS: Los Angeles” Share in Common
- Ballad for an Ordinary Life
- The Fast Track Back to God
- Disappearance of an Old Friend
- Postcard From Paradise
- Breaking the Rules About Christmas
- What If You’re Not Feeling Thankful?
- The Answer to All Your Questions
- Are You Poor Enough?
- What Facebook and the Bible Share in Common
- Surviving the Life You’ve Always Wanted
- What Our Stuff Says About Us
- The Problem with Angels and Politics
- The Curse of Expectations–Yours, Mine, Ours
- What If Words Were Banned?
- The Best Part About Having No Clue
- Life Above Niagara Falls
- The Cliche` That’s Actually True
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Category Archives: Christian Living
A Different Kind of Radical
Mass shootings have topped the news 11 times in the past few weeks, racking up a stunning list of casualties. Cops, gays, African-Americans and people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. So many, … Continue reading
The Most Important Feature in My Home
I had lunch today with a good friend who shared her disappointment about losing a house she and her husband tried to buy. The home–priced right, in a good neighborhood–ended up in a bidding war, with multiple buyers offering crazy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Perseverance, Suffering, Surviving in an Unkind World
Tagged life lessons, Spiritual Growth, surviving
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Why God Loves Dogs
Today is a good day. I want to relish it because bad days are the ones we typically remember and rehash, even though both are a necessary part of the cycle of life. King Solomon–once touted as the wisest man … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Christian Living
Tagged bad days, dogs, Ecclesiastes, Greater Swiss Mountain dog, King Solomon, life ups and downs
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When Convictions Get Ugly
I’m a jaded old reporter who isn’t shocked by much. I’ve covered heinous stories like the John Wayne Gacy trial, political corruption at the highest level, and kids sold by a parent on drugs. But one story this week caught me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Compassion, Our speech
Tagged Christianity, compassion, denominations, evangelicals, Purpose-Driven Life, Rick Warren, suicide
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The Fast Track Back to God
Last weekend while driving home from a movie, my husband and I passed a beautiful little country church. It looked more like something from a New England movie set than the modern church architecture you see today. A sign in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Renewal, worship music
Tagged contemporary Christian music, God’s sovereignty, hymn sing, legalism, soul fatigue, worship
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Postcard From Paradise
The Gulf Coast of Florida is a wonderful place to be in January. It’s widely known for its tropical beauty, even though the part most visitors see is a beauty that’s been carefully trimmed and manicured and arranged into botanical … Continue reading
What Our Stuff Says About Us
We were out to dinner with friends the other night on the eve of another short-term move. It’s another chapter in our ongoing saga to get permanently relocated to our new home in Florida. This unexpected multi-part journey to get … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Growth
Tagged accumulated stuff, hindrances, identity, living simply, possessions, running the race
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