Monthly Archives: August 2016

Opened To the Invisible

We need to be opened to the invisible ways that God is working all of the time. Our hearts get dulled and we can barely see. I can get blinded to miracles. Yes, there is the peace one feels after … Continue reading

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The Elements of Deep Friendship, Part II

Other elements of deep friendship include the ability to communicate what you enjoy about your friend. This doesn’t have to mean sitting down face-to-face, eyeball-to-eyeball, with, “You know, Tom, what I really like about you is ___, ____, and ____.” … Continue reading

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The Elements of Deep Friendship, Part I

“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure (Sir 6:14).” I was praying this Scripture the other morning. As I reflected on the marvelous friends the Lord has put in my life, I … Continue reading

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The Sacrifice of Isaac

The sacrifice of Isaac (Gen 22:1-19) forces the question: What do I hold most dear? Promised a child at age 75, Abraham waited 25 years more for Isaac’s birth. A few years later, when the Lord commands Abraham to sacrifice the promised son, He … Continue reading

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