Dwelling Place

I live in a pretty simple house built by a friend some 21 years ago. It is significantly simpler than houses that I list and sell every day. I do love my simple house and my ordinary life. I do not seek fame, although I once did. I would like to continue to build a…

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God Is Faithful

I have learned about this word faithful over the years. It is a good word that describes some good people. It’s also a strong word that describes The Lord Himself. This word carries with its definition the following words: true to one’s word, promises, vows, steady in allegiance or affection, loyal, constant, reliable, trusted and…

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Daily Prayer

I grew up learning to give thanks at meal time. I had a memorized prayer that we sometimes called “grace”. It went like this: “God is Good. God is Great. Let us thank Him for our food – Amen”.  I also remember my nighttime prayer that went something like this: “Now I lay me down…

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The Lord’s Dwelling Place

I grew up being taught not to run in church. I was taught to be very respectful of the building where the church met. It was called the Lord’s house. I used to think that the only place you could feel the Presence of God was in the church. Some of this type of thinking…

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An Undivided Heart

  I feel like my heart is divided often between what I want and what the Lord wants of me and from me. I have surrendered my heart to Him years ago, but I also face choices each day that reveal where the allegiance of my heart lies. I’m part of a group at our…

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Complete Forgiveness

Sometimes I just can’t get my head around the forgiveness of God. He knows me like no one else and He loves me deeply. He pursues a relationship with me – someone who is prone to sin. I am humbled in the Presence of that kind of love. His love is deeper than my mind…

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