No one wants to be afraid. Fear can be paralyzing. But it can also help to activate us toward courage and faith, if we identify it and bring it before the Lord. Often in Scripture we are commanded, Do not fear, or do not be afraid. God, angels, Jesus...they all said it. Unfortunately, we take the …
One Minute Devotional
The Power of Imagination
When I was a child I dreamed of being many things, usually connected to what I was watching on TV. During the Olympics I began to dream of being an Olympic diver. Becoming an astronaut was in play for several years as I watched the Apollo missions culminate in Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon. …
Jesus the Disruptor
Some people like change. Others prefer the status quo. And sometimes, which one you prefer depends on what the topic is. But change is inevitable. We never live in a “steady-state” for long. Being able to not only tolerate change but to embrace it is essential. Reading the gospels lately, I keep …
How is my Vision?
It took me a long time to admit, but the squinting eyes gave me away. After years of 20/20 vision, my eyesight was going south. I tried to adapt with contacts, but that was a miserable fail. Now its progressive lenses. I value seeing clearly more and more each day, more than pretending that I'm …
One Minute Wednesday – Why Have You Forsaken Me?
One Minute Wednesday finishes the Easter Season with this classic passage, Jesus’ conversation with the Father as he hung on the cross. Or why this day is called “Good Friday”. This is my last OMW for a while as I take a break. But as Arnold said in his classic line: “I’ll be back.” And about the …
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