Wash Up!

I remember getting called for supper at home as a kid – we were told to “wash up”. I didn’t further instructions because I knew if I wanted food to eat, I must wash my hands. I still follow that routine many years later. I wash my hands before each meal. I’m probably don’t have…

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Shallow Sin vs Deep Faith

I’ve been on both sides of this debate. I sometimes want what I want, and I go after it regardless if it’s healthy and good for me. I sometimes ignore the wise counsel of the Lord when He’s giving me subtle warnings or even shouting out the warnings. I do believe that sin is shallow…

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Fasting

I am not in the habit of fasting. I see it as a discipline that when I take a break from something (like food, or social media), I should replace that time with prayer and time spent with the Lord. I definitely don’t think this should be announced or a big deal made of it.…

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Angry

I probably deal with being angry every day or so.  There are things that just don’t go the way I want them to go. For example, the car in front of me is driving way below the speed limit. I have lots of examples dealing with other people’s driving skills. JI also get frustrated with…

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Very Wise Counsel

Several years ago, when I was in student ministry, I realized how much help I needed in counseling teenagers. I was only 10 years older than some of the students I was ministering to. I researched some educational opportunities and ended up taking on a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling at the University of…

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Creative Variety

I love seeing the colors of fall, which should be coming soon! I love seeing the multitude of different types of animals that the Lord has made. I often marvel at the unique intricacies of all that God created. He not only created systems and plans. He created individual animal types. He made their body…

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