Tag Archives: God

Restoration

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah,     the Lord will restore its honor. Israel’s vine has been stripped of branches,     but he will restore its splendor. Nahum 2:2 (NLT) Eight years ago this summer Wendy and I bought our little brick tudor … Continue reading →

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Keeping Tragedy in Perspective

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,     but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. Proverbs 14:13 (NLT) We witnessed a lot of tragedy in the past week. In the U.S., we were bombarded with non-stop coverage of the Boston Marathon … Continue reading →

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Living in the Mystery

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;     do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do,     and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) I ran into a … Continue reading →

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My Personal Game of Thrones

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 (NLT) A throne seats one. Study virtually any monoarchy in human history and you’ll find wars have been fought, schemes hatched, deals made, and … Continue reading →

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The Long Road

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

“Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to … Continue reading →

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The Freeing Power of Humility & Trust

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

“It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.” Genesis 41:16 (NLT) There are two of things that I observe about Joseph as I read through … Continue reading →

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Divinely Sanctioned Detours on Life’s Road

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Tamar was aware that Shelah had grown up, but no arrangements had been made for her to come and marry him. So she changed out of her widow’s clothing and covered herself with a veil to disguise herself. Then she … Continue reading →

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Life: Struggle Required

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Chapter-a-Day Genesis 32 The man said, “But no longer. Your name is no longer Jacob. From now on it’s Israel (God-Wrestler); you’ve wrestled with God and you’ve come through.” Genesis 32:28 (MSG) When you grow up in Iowa, wrestling has … Continue reading →

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Life in a Parka with the Hood Cinched Shut

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

  Chapter-a-Day Genesis 28   Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!” Genesis 28:16 (NLT)   When I was a kid, the Parka coat became all the … Continue reading →

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Tragic Stories Touch Secret Wounds

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Chapter-a-Day Genesis 27 Isaac said to Esau, “I have made Jacob your master and have declared that all his brothers will be his servants. I have guaranteed him an abundance of grain and wine—what is left for me to give … Continue reading →

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