Tag: Inspiration
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You’ll Never Blog Alone
A fellow blogger, Nick, recently posted an explanation of the blog links on his blog site so readers would know what they were and why they were there. I think it is a great idea and therefore will be stealing it, feeling remorse only for not having thought of it first. Below is a list…
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Mercy
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give…
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Mother’s Day Memories: A Eulogy for Mamie Yeager
On March 22nd, 2006, my mom was promoted to glory from this life. While I am still missing her each day, it is magnified on Mother’s Day. In her memory, I have posted the eulogy I shared at her memorial service. I hope that it is encouraging, especially to those who have lost their mothers. …
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Practical Theology: Pride in Residence
Pride is a rude and persistent visitor. Once his foot is in the door of a heart unprepared for his advances, he can slip in easily through the thinnest crack, and once through the door, he is never quick to leave. There is no grace or dignity in him and forgiveness flees from his presence.…
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Life in Community: Learning to Love Extravagantly
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.…
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The Love of God: The Beginning of All Other Good Things
Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (GW) It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NRSV) It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NJB)…
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The Love of God: A Father’s Heart
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV) Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast. How priceless is your…
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My Life as a Tree: Growing Up by Digging Deep (Skipping Rocks #6 – Part 3)
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and…
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My Life as a Tree: Growing Strong by Being Still (Skipping Rocks #6 – Part 1)
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not…
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Change is Good: The Gift of Seasons (Skipping Rocks Blog Post 3)
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV) When my Mom passed away, the opportunity for us to move in with my Dad in his new home was no coincidence. The blessings from that decision have been beyond measure for…