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Have you ever found yourself muttering? Maybe you don’t even realize you are doing it. I was surprised to hear in a recent sermon that one of the meanings of the Hebrew word for meditate, hāḡâ, is mutter! The pastor explained it this way, “Whether we are reading the Bible carefully to ourselves, or muttering …
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The kindergarten teacher stopped me at the door. “Let her put away the backpack herself,” she said. “She has to learn.” And she was right. Pre-K didn’t seem to have any of those boundaries, but in kindergarten, the training wheels for these “big kids” to go to school had to come off. I felt comfortable …
As the queen of the “what if?” scenarios, I can dream up farfetched and unlikely outcomes to the most benign of situations. Even though my skill of planning ahead and preparing for events can be an asset, it can also be my vulnerability. It’s one thing to think of some possible scenarios which can be …
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Anxiety had hung around me like an unwelcome visitor, even though that week didn’t seem that stressful. Dentist appointments, car problems, and some new changes are usually in the category of “something I can handle.” I didn’t know why I felt so worried, so restless. And I was angry at myself that I was worried …
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My dog died earlier this year. She had been a good dog, a nervous little chihuahua/dachshund/beagle (we think!) mix who had spent the first 9 months of her life who knows where. At home with us, she was always grateful for her food, her soft bed, chin scratches, and a few table scraps. We give …
My husband recently attended a breakfast where police officers demonstrated their K9 officer dogs. These dogs were purchased at great cost to the department. They require extensive training and maintenance. When they are paired with the officer and complete their training, they will only listen to that one officer’s voice. The dog will not obey …
Scriptures on Hearing God’s Voice: Listening for God Read More »
We walked by a tree earlier this year that had dropped all of its leaves, save for some new growth. “The tree knows it is winter, but is waiting for spring,” I told my husband. A lone flower and a few green leaves gave me hope that the tree would be back to its original …
We admire people with great purposes as a society. Think of the elite athletes who perform at mind-boggling levels. They will make whatever sacrifice needed to be the best quarterback, pitcher, or tennis player in their field. But when we take a peek at what is required to accomplish their great achievements, we shake our …
Nail polish colors can have the most creative names! I was stressed out and shopping online (a dangerous combination!) the other night, browsing nail polish colors, and came across OPI’s “Never Give Up!”, which even includes the exclamation point in its title. I ordered it right away, hoping that it would live up to the …
Years ago, when our kids were little, my parents gave them “Resurrection Eggs,” a carton of plastic eggs with contents to tell the Easter story. My youngest delighted in this new gift, exclaiming, “Tell me about Jesus and those eggs!” While the eggs and figurines ultimately ended up scattered over the house – please tell …