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Why to Read the Book of Numbers
Numbers 9:1-12 was my devotional reading the other day. Notice all the underlining and notes I’ve scribbled in this part of my Bible?? Hmmm… You probably have it memorized, but in case you don’t I’ll...
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Praying Present
The other day I prayed a lot. But not at all. Not really. I journalled thoughts kind of aimed at God like a wad of paper flipped haphazardly over my shoulder towards the trash can. I repeated the words...
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The Words that Matter
Our friend Sharon always reminds us “Words matter!” The truthful, timely word, the encouraging word, the destructive one. They are all composing the story of our life. Like a mess of Christmas lights...
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When You Read Scripture That’s Perfect for Someone Else
Because I like variety in my devotional life (or more honestly, because I’m spiritually ADD), I occasionally switch up my morning routine and end up like the little kid who picks one cookie off the...
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One Word and God’s Word
As you read this I’m in Florida for a long weekend. Ostensibly for a fund-raiser for World Vision, but let’s be honest, I’ll be with friends and the temperature will be above 30 degrees farenheit....
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One Thing the Middle East and Sexuality Have in Common
I’m pretty sure I’m in Florida and it’s Friday as I write this, but I know I’ve missed posting on the days I usually do. This week feels a little like being on the spinning cups ride at the fair –...
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Soul Food Small Bites
Happy Friday friends! Just a few morsels today that I hope will encourage or bring a smile. May your weekend be filled with joy and refreshment! First, an interview with Lauren Chandler that I thought...
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The Discipline of Different
I sit and stare. Very uninspired. I’m doing a “Read through the Bible in a Year” plan. The good part of this is that I don’t just get to choose my favorite parts to read each day – you know the blue...
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Soul Food When Injustice Seems to Overwhelm
I think this from Bustle on Instagram sums up what many of us are feeling at the end of a long week of upheaval, anxiety, and unrest. So I’m thinking we need some good news for the weekend. This is my...
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What Does God Have to Say to You Today?
I’m a lake girl. I grew up learning to swim in a lake in Wisconsin that was big and deep and dark blue and often the wind whipped the waves into a frenzy. But it was a place I felt safe, treading water...
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