Tag: God
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Christmas: When Our Expectations Flip Upside Down
Christmas time is packed full of expectations. Every parent tasked with decorating their home and buying gifts for their children understands exactly what I mean. Even those hosting the holiday meal make sure to serve it with all the expected traditional dishes. No one wants to disappoint their loved ones. We strive instead for that…
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What the World Needs Now Is . . . You!
I remember the moment when I first stumbled upon Psalm 139. It was a time in my early life when I first started reading the Bible—REALLY reading the Bible. Not out of any sense of moral obligation or intellectual study but out of curiosity. I had many questions for God (and still do), not the…
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Listening for God’s Voice Within a Noisy World
A cacophony of voices speak over and around us. It’s difficult to sort through all the noise packed within our busy lives. Social media influencers, newscasters, and politicians all vie for our rapt attention. But how are we to discern truth in the midst of this chaos? Is listening for God’s voice within a noisy…
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Caught Up in an Unexpected Standstill
My day whizzed past as I navigated a busy four-lane highway heading back home to Tennessee. After more than a week of working in the wellness clinic and helping with my twin grandchildren, I focused my mind on all I planned to do to catch up. I was gliding along the smooth pavement, passing other…
