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Decisions
Making big decisions can be nerve-wracking, frustrating, overwhelming and frightening. Buying a car. Which job to take. Whom to marry. Where to live. Which health treatment to utilize. Continuing life support. These are just some of the decisions that can … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, decisions, God's way, Thumbs Up, worldview
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Still
Still. “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) Hard to do for most of us. This was made clear as I read the editorial in my local paper this week. The editor noted that she did a very … Continue reading
Politics
As I listen to the latest banter from those who would be president, I can’t help but shake my head. So much of what is being said is so far from what God calls good and right. It seems like … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged politics, priorities, Thumbs Up
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CONTROL!
CONTROL! That one word summarizes the source of a lot of my stress, especially during busy times of the year like now. I really believe it’s a problem for ALL of us. I like to be in control of things. … Continue reading
The 3 R’s
You may have heard someone refer to “The 3 R’s: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic.” I’m proud that my son, Micah, has put a new twist on “The 3 R’s.” Like all of us, he’s struggled with temptation. In particular, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged character, commitment, temptation
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Paul Ryan’s Family Priority
Headlines in the news this week have been featuring the debate over whether Representative Paul D. Ryan would be willing to serve as the new Speaker of the House. I’m not going to weigh in on whether he should be … Continue reading
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Crucial Conversations
This week I spent 3 days with my core staff members from Faith Lutheran Church on a retreat. We were trying to get ready for the busy fall schedule ahead. To do this, we spent lots of time in prayer … Continue reading
Hannah’s Reflections on Turning Sixteen
This week, it’s my pleasure to hand this space over to my newly-turned-16-year-old daughter, Hannah. She has some very insightful thoughts as she now sits on this side of her birthday. Perhaps they’ll bless you … WHATEVER your age. Blessed … Continue reading
Motherhood
Mothers Open Their Hearts Eagerly Receiving HIS Overflowing Of Delight Psalm 1:1-3 (ESV) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of … Continue reading
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Giving Jesus a Bad Name
This week I was struck by several examples of boys acting badly. I’m not talking about little children who have an excuse. I’m talking about married men who are choosing to act like little boys. They’re refusing to uphold the … Continue reading