Eyesight & Insight

I once heard someone say that my “eyes are the window to my soul”. I do know that my eyes have seen a lot of things over the years. Some of the things I’ve seen have been deeply disturbing. Other things I’ve seen have been awe-inspiring and beautiful. Through my eyes, I can read the…

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Guidance

I have become a bit too dependent upon a GPC app on my phone to give me turn-by-turn directions.  I don’t have to think, I just listen and turn when it says turn. In some ways this has taken the place of reading a map to learn where I’m going and where I’ll be in…

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Pray Through Struggle

I’ve had some significant struggles in my life. I had, what I feel like, my share of suffering and pain. I can look around and quickly see others whose struggles and pain seems even more intense than my own. I’ve learned that when I’m in the midst of struggle, suffering or pain, that I can’t…

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Alert!

I have times of the day when I’m more alert than others. My mind is sharper in the morning than early afternoon. I like to get up and move around in the afternoon because I get a bit sleepy. A 10-minute power nap works wonders for me.  I like the morning time when the day…

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Trust & Surrender

These are two words that take courage to put together. When it comes to following the Lord, I need both trust and surrender.  I’m trusting in Someone I’ve never physically met. I’m trusting in Someone Whose Presence is clearly felt. I’m still learning to trust Him more. Surrender is the other part of the equation.…

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Advocate

I like this word. It means someone who publicly supports and fights for others.  An attorney is an example of an Advocate. I have had several other advocates over the years. My parents and grandparents were and are advocates of mine. My wife and her family are advocates of mine. My children have become my…

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