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The Simplest Advice about the Kingdom of God You Could Ever Give

March 29, 2016

The Simplest Advice about the Kingdom of God You Could Ever Give

“Thy Kingdom come.” It’s a phrase I’ve repeated 1000s of times in the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4). From personal devotional times to the chorus of prayer in worship services, my lips have uttered these words. Many a time I’ve prayed this prayer at 3:00am when all is quiet but my mind is not. The words comfort…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: bible, daily life, integrated living, prayer

Complicated Life of Secrets

September 19, 2013

We are so very complicated. Our lives include secret layers and compartments about which we tell no one. Check out this desk that lots of secrets… What compartments are hidden away in your life?  Secrets require much effort to remain hidden. They create a most complicated life! Sometimes we spend so much energy keeping ourselves…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: daily life, growth, integrated living, organizing

A Few Apps For the Journey

December 13, 2011

Smart phones, internet and the vast array of orbiting satellites provide a wide assortment of technology for the journey. With the car-payment offering we give Verizon every month, I try to maximize it’s use! Here are few sites you may find helpful as well. Evernote. Their elephant icon symbolizes their mission to “Remember Everything.” It has…

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Filed Under: Travelers, Writing Tagged With: bible, daily life, organizing

Is God present only on the mission field?

December 13, 2011

God is so there on mission projects. He is so real… During our evening meetings when debriefing the day, nearly every student and adult shares where they saw God at work… …supplies delivered before being requested, …supplies not delivered but allowed for beautiful time of conversation with the homeowner, …children sat in rapt attention to hear…

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Filed Under: Faith, Missions, Student Ministry, Travelers Tagged With: daily life, faith

What Is Your Core?

December 13, 2011

“Is this all there is?” Jessica’s question emerged. “Well, yes. You are where you hoped to be.” I responded not quite understanding her inquiry. “I mean is this all I’ve worked for?” Jess had successfully completed high school as an honor graduate amidst a difficult family life and struggle with depression. She worked her way…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: daily life

One Person

December 13, 2011

We can each make a difference in the world. It’s not likely that I’ll solve the mental health crisis of depression tomorrow, but I can sit still and listen to a friend who is struggling. It’s not likely that I’ll bring peace to the world by tomorrow, but I can strive to have healthy relationships…

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Filed Under: Faith, Randomness Tagged With: daily life

Daily (boring?) Adventures

December 13, 2011

Here we are… between the latest Harry Potter and Narnia movies. I’ve pondered their massive appeal to many audiences. Whether on the train to Hogwarts or aboard the Dawn Treader, the alternate realities they present attract us. Truly, the challenges (and even boredom) of getting up and going to school day after day after day…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: daily life

Easter…what I’ll do differently

December 13, 2011

“Life comes at you fast.” The Nationwide commercials make me laugh. But they also convict me of my lapses in planning. Somehow, even holidays sneak up on me. Christmas … December 25th every year. Really? Why is that so hard to be ready for? Easter, though, will be different for me this year. Not the…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: church, daily life

Life under Construction

December 13, 2011

I spent some quality time with Rt. 495 last week. It’s been awhile since I’ve travelled on the beltway. I couldn’t help but gawk at the Tyson’s Corner construction of the new Silver Metro line. Concrete pillars, rebar, yellow construction vehicles, overhead cables, and many many workers swarmed in seeming chaos. But there must be…

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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: daily life

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