Obedient

I grew up learning to obey and respect my parents even when I didn’t agree with them. It seems like my Dad reminded me a few times that he couldn’t “make me do something”, but he could “make me wish I had”!  I think it’s important for children to learn obedience at an early age,…

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Protection & Presence

I remember as a kid that when I was scared, I just needed to be near my parents or grand-parents and fear would simply leave. Fast forward many years later, I still see fear coming and have learned to trust the Protection and Presence of God to help me put fear in its place. I…

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Rescue

I was rescued years ago when I thought I was going to drown. I was on a whitewater adventure in the mountains of North Carolina with a group from church. I had my 12-year-old son, Andrew with me. When through a rapid nicknamed “taco” because it folds the boat like a tube and then springs…

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Strong Tower

I imagine a strong tower to be part of a huge fortress where safety can be found in the midst of a chaotic world. I may have seen too many movies where the weak are fleeing to a fortress or place of refuge from people who seek to destroy them. I guess I feel like…

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The Rock

I love visiting the largest rock in the southeast, otherwise known as Stone Mountain.It is a magnificent sight and quite a natural wonder. It’s a fun place to visit for sure. The Lord is known as “The Rock” throughout scripture.  When I think of God as a Rock, it’s for the characteristics of the rock.…

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Shelter

The northern part of the United States has seen nearly record cold temperatures this past week. The high last Wednesday in Chicago was -17F and the low temp was -20.  I remember growing up in Kentucky getting down below zero a few times, but nothing quite like that. I like the climate here in Georgia…

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