Month: March 2016

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Mar 30, 2016

For the sting of guilt, He’s got the cure

It was a single verse. In the quiet of this day in early spring, I’m skimming along on my way to a different reference when my eyes graze it. “Dear

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Mar 28, 2016

The cross that fits me, it’s brought life

It was the culmination of a long, hard, pain-wracked flight to the Far Country by our prodigal; the severe, stubborn mercy of Lord Christ; and the trial by fire that

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Mar 21, 2016

When you’re tempted to compare, what you should know

FacebookTwitterGoogle+DiggPinterestBloggerDisclaimer: Today’s blog post may surprise you, disappoint you, or unsettle you. None of those are my intent. I’m simply going to be vulnerable and tell you an area of

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Mar 16, 2016

And one day, we shall see Jesus smile

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.” –

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Mar 11, 2016

When “PASSPORT” really means miracles

Eager, I race across the grass. Papa’s bright, golden sun is lighting the world. A fresh breeze blows, and birds sing praise high in the trees on The Three. I

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Mar 09, 2016

‘Slow and gradual’ brings transformation, too

I’d not planned on speaking today. Wednesday is my heaviest workday of the week, but in between reports, I’m thinkin’ on transformation and on how, exactly, it comes. And I

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Mar 07, 2016

Redeemed from, redeemed to, pimp’s paid

The lights go down. On the screen at the front of the room, a photo appears. Against a lovely brick backdrop, six women dressed in colorful robes stand, shoulder to

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Mar 03, 2016

How Heaven comes to earth–use your gifting

“You have something you’re uniquely gifted to do. And isn’t it just wonderful when God gives you a place to use that gift, do that ‘thang,’ and it makes a

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Mar 02, 2016

When Jesus knows your name

I’m scratching it out, pen in hand, heart scrolling in cursive and ink across the pages of an Italian leather journal, green, embossed with leaves. Head bent over the mug,

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Mar 01, 2016

I found His heart’s desire at the Party Store

It’s the Party Store. As our resident cardinal flies, it would be a mere wing stretch. But for this local citizen, it’s a bit more involved, requiring the use of

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