Posts Tagged ‘presence’
Special Moments
I know exactly where I was when some momentous things happened in our world. For example, I remember where I was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in the sky over Florida. I remember vividly the morning of September 11, 2001. Those moments didn’t define me, but those moments had a profound impact on the…
Read MoreDenial
Nearly everyone who is every caught red-handed committing a crime pleads “not guilty”. I can recall many times when I was called out on something that I said or had done, and I denied it strongly. When I’m called out or busted for something, it’s embarrassing for sure. I don’t know that I’ve ever denied…
Read MoreWhen? Why? How? – The Wrong Questions
I have been guilty on many occasions of asking the wrong question. I sometimes ask simply what comes to mind. The more significant questions come out of thought and preparation. It’s easy to ask one-word questions. Jesus was teaching His disciples about the end of time, and I can see Matthew trying to process what…
Read MorePray
I remember hearing the debate about prayer in school as I was growing up. I also remember hearing a comment that “as long as there are tests in school; there will be prayer”! I grew up being taught to pray. I remember an older gentleman at church who prayed the exact same prayer every time…
Read MorePresence Perspective
A few years back, my word for the year was “Presence”. I wanted the Lord’s Presence to be noticed in me. I wanted my presence with others to make a difference. I also prayed often for the Lord’s Presence in me. I realize now that the Presence of the Lord is ALWAYS in me. I’ve…
Read MoreInverted Hierarchy
I learned at a very early age, that there is always a hierarchy in my world. When I was a kid, it was my parents who were in charge at home, when I went to school it was teachers and principals. As I progressed in school it was the more popular students who were in…
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