What do you think of when I say “worship”? Do you think of smoke machines, colored lights, a band (with drums), and a few people holding microphones? Do you think of a grand cathedral, robes, incense, and hauntingly beautiful music with no instruments? Do you think of a group of people happily singing through a…
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Work and rest. It’s a balance that’s hard to get right. For many years, I leaned heavily to the side of all work and little rest. I shared about ways God is changing my heart in this post. Here are some of my favorite books on work, productivity, rest, & sleep (not affiliate links). NOTE:…
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“Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” (2 Tim 1:2 NIV) Just as the Apostle Paul wrote this encouraging prayer to Timothy, it is my prayer for all who read this blog. This short prayer is also presented at the beginning of many of the epistles. Grace is receiving…
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I’ve never been very good at resting. I’ve made it my goal to use every minute of my time well, so I specialized in becoming more efficient (so I could do more). I constantly told myself that I had to finish whatever project I set myself before I could rest. Rest became a reward for…
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There are several Bible reading plans. The current trend is to read the entire Bible in one year. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s not my favorite. I get behind schedule and then stress out because it takes SO MUCH to catch up again. No thanks. So, what plan do I use?
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Each January, the air is full of hope. “This year will be better,” we tell ourselves. We set goals, make resolutions, and vow to be better. Is all this effort worth it? Can we really make ourselves better? The answer to this question is “yes and no.” There are things we can change. People quit…
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If you haven’t heard, the U.S. Capital Building was stormed last week for the first time since the War of 1812. This whole thing upsets me so much that I’m not going to go into much of the whys, wherefores, justifications, morality, and responses. Others have done that. Here are just a few if you…
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If you’re a stargazer or an educator, you probably know that tonight (Dec. 21, 2020) is a rare planetary alignment. Articles like this one suggest it may be the “Star of Bethlehem.” Is that true? Let’s talk about it. Planetary Alignment Some may be asking, “What’s happening Dec. 21, 2020?” That night the planets Saturn…
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What do you do when people tell you something that is different from what the Bible says? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Lesson 2 from The Answer Book: Small-Group Guide by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible studies for family members to explore together…
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God wants us to love Him more than anyone or anything else. Do you love Jesus more? Find out in this sample from Nancy Ruth’s Christian worldview devotionals. This excerpt is Week 6, Day 3 from The Answer Book: A Devotional for Busy Families by Nancy Ruth. This book presents seven weeks’ worth of Bible…
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