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Inner Room

Have you ever been in a dark place? An inner room that is so dark you cannot see a hand in front of your face? No moon. No street lights. One year I volunteered to teach three year olds at church. On a Saturday afternoon, I came in to set up art projects for the following …

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Touched by a Saint

Have you ever had your hands held by a saint? I have. She held my hands in hers as she spoke words of kindness and encouragement. I was only ten. Earlier, I watched as she climbed the steps to the church podium. When she stood behind it she disappeared; her small stature overpowered by the …

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He’s Got This!

“…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…” Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you ever been on a trust walk? You know: someone blindfolds you, walks you around gaining your trust, and then you get to blindfold them and do the same. One spring I was invited …

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Breath of Life

“…you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14 Have you ever thought about your breath? It’s an invisible force, flowing through your body; necessary to keep your brain alive, your heart pumping, and every cell …

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Courage to Risk

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” Luke 5:8 Have you ever thought about the risk Peter took to follow Jesus? He was self-employed: if he didn’t work, he didn’t get paid. He had a wife and most likely a family to support. Besides, Jesus was a radical. What would people think? …

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Book Review by Marlene Anderson

Recently, Marlene Anderson of Focus with Marlene reviewed my book, Undivided Heart. Here are a couple of excerpts from her review: “While full of information that each of us needs and can use, it is written in a simple style, easy to follow and understand.” “Every life story has those moments of hurt and pain …

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