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Continue reading →: We have only 5 loaves…“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish” (Matthew 14:17) After looking up to heaven and giving thanks, Jesus broke the five loaves of bread and gave them to the disciples to feed over 5000 people. They all ate and were satisfied, and twelve basketfuls of bread were…
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Continue reading →: Blind GuidesIn contrast to the way Jesus compassionately leads the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well to see her sin, Jesus is direct and confrontational with the Pharisees and teachers of the Law who hound him. “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before…
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Continue reading →: MelodyOnce upon a time there was a lovely young woman who was gifted with a golden voice. The Music Maker had blessed her and his character and creation inspired her songs. The beautiful tones she crooned brought joy to her heart and to the hearts of those who were happy…
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Continue reading →: Pika, Pika, Ichi Nen SeiIn Japan this phrase characterizes the bright new uniform worn by a child going to school for the first time. Imagine the six-year-old decked out in his new duds and carrying his Pokemon backpack. Can’t you see the joyful anticipation on his smiling face? Even though we schooled our…
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Continue reading →: Overcoming the Dragon of DefeatWhen I was a college student, I struggled with writing. Back in those days – not exactly prehistoric – there were no word processing programs, no personal computers, no touch screens. My state-of-the-art electric typewriter could backspace one space to make a correction with a double tape ribbon. That meant,…
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Continue reading →: MarginsHow do you cope with interruptions? How about delays? When I was a kid and we were late, I became embarrassed or angry. Later, when tardiness was the result of my own poor planning and irresponsibility, the consequences often affected others. I will never forget when my best friend from…
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Continue reading →: QuoteableJesus deals brilliantly with the Samaritan woman. He absorbs her initial hostility, refuses to be deflected by her denial of the reality of her personal situation, and avoids being diverted into a religious debate. Gently he probes and slowly he leads her deeper until she is really thinking for herself.…
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Continue reading →: Don’t be anxious about anything…Have you been anxious about anything? These are pictures of my kids. Just looking at these photos makes me mindful of the fact I can’t protect them from danger. Yet, in the Bible we are told not to be anxious about anything. I have a college friend who has recently…
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Continue reading →: QuoteableRegarding the Hebrew concept of time (This) Hebrew evening/morning sequence conditions us to the rhythms of grace. We go to sleep, and God begins his work. As we sleep he develops his covenant. We wake and are called out to participate in God’s creative action. We respond in faith, in…
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Continue reading →: As he gave glory to GodGrowing up, I was not exposed to the Bible or Jesus Christ. At 17, Jesus spoke to my heart, I accepted his death and resurrection for my salvation, and was forever changed. The germ of faith I was given was enough to keep me tethered to the Lord. Reading chapter…
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