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Compare and Contrast: Comparing Yourself To Others

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV) As the Black Friday, pre-Christmas, and post-Christmas sales taper, let me ask you. Have you done some comparison shopping? I don’t mean finding the best deal on anything and everything Frozen or on the latest iProduct. I mean comparing yourself to others. This fall…
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How to Handle Stress

Lights. Everywhere. From neon signs to Christmas decorations, the holiday season bursts forth in light. And yet, darkness presses. Stress as we try to get everything done. Human frailty in illness and old age. Mental and emotional strain from relationships. From students cramming for exams to moms in full holiday swing, pressure throws its weight…
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Making the Impossible Possible

Impossible. That’s how I’m feeling as I stare down Christmas. Our son’s November wedding (which was awesome) was immediately followed by Granny’s hospital visit, a move for Granny from the retirement centre to a higher level of care, and a second move to a nursing home with a higher level of security, and a second…
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My Christmas Wish: The Gift of Prophecy

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy . . . But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.” (1 Corinthians 14:1, 3 NIV)  So, this is it. After last week’s intro on spiritual gifts, I promised to share the gift I hoped…
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How to Trust God: 4 Lessons From My Dog

“Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.” (Psalm 19:13 NIV) My dog Mizuno has a love-hate relationship with the leash. He loves the leash because it means he’s going somewhere, hopefully for a run and not to the vet. He…
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Nurturing Your Relationship with Jesus

My son gets married this month. Our first child to do so. Today I got the link for their engagement pictures. Lovesick, sappy, but so darn cute I can’t stop looking at them. While in California this weekend, I watched my future daughter-in-law navigate the to-dos of the wedding list. We’re engaged too, you know.…
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