God’s Valuation Perspective

It is hard for me to see God’s perspective when the details of my own struggles are all up in my face. In the middle of a crisis or struggle, it’s hard to see anything else. It’s hard to think of anything else. I am still learning to pay attention to my perspective. It really…

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Declaration

I have made my share of declarations over the years. I don’t consider myself a powerful person, so my declarations don’t necessarily impact a lot of people. I don’t even know who all reads the things I write here or pays any attention to my life. I do know that the Lord has called me…

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Clarity

I recently had to go to the Optometrist for my annual eye exam. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m old and I’ve been wearing bifocals for nearly 15 years. I’m wear mono lenses, where one lens is for near, and one lens is for far. The doc and I were discussing the…

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Beware

There are things that seem invisible, but they really aren’t. Yeast is one of those things that is an ingredient in bread, among other things and you can’t really see it. Yeast works by serving as one of the leavening agents in the process of fermentation, which is essential in the making of bread. … Yeast…

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Demanding Faith

I grew up learning about God and His faithfulness. I even learned some characteristics about faith that are not biblical. I’ve heard people make demands of God based on their faith and it’s a bit troubling. I’ve prayed desperate prayers like this myself. I wanted the Lord to show me more – to validate my…

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Provision & Gratitude

I remember years ago watching “Leave It To Beaver” and how Ward Cleaver (the Dad) was the provider and June Cleaver (the Mom) kept the house all day and had dinner ready for the family when Dad came home. It soon became normal for both husband and wife to work to provide for the family. …

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