The Temple

When I think of a temple, I think of a very formal building with lots of finishes and décor that represents a type of religion of some sort. The temple that Solomon built was ornate and designed by God to be a place where He dwelt.  There was one place inside where the high priest…

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Home

I enjoy being home. I learned during our “Shelter in Place” that I enjoyed being home. I also learned that I like my work and going to the office to work. I do like to go camping and I like a bit of travel, but I always love coming back home.  Home is a relative…

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Portable Presence

I love going camping. My idea of camping is pulling my camper to the campground and “roughing it” with my own kitchen, living room, queen bed and full bath! There is something about sitting by the campfire in the evening as well as experiencing the early morning in a different location than usual. That is…

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A Person Not A Place

There are many places I’ve been where significant life events took place. One of my favorite places to visit is Washington D.C. to see the places the forefathers of our nation walked and met. In Philadelphia there is a place containing life-sized monuments of the writers of the Declaration of Independence. These places are significant…

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The House of God

I grew up thinking that the church building was “the house of God”. In fact, I’m sure that just about everyone told me that. I think the point was not to run and play or destroy the church. The small church I grew up in taught me about Jesus as well as the characters of…

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Home Where He Belongs

I am away from home this week for a few days of vacation. It has been a really fun connecting with old friends (I mean old literally and figuratively!) Our friendship goes back a long way and we always pick right up where we left off. Today is my last day and I’m connecting with…

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