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Tag Archives: God
Intimately Breathing
Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” How does God guide me when I have the power to choose my own way? If I have free will, how does He … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Scripture
Tagged breathing, car wreck, damanged, decision making, free will, God, healing, Hope, intimacy, intimately breathing, Jesus Christ, love, power in decisions, therapist, therapy
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How Well the Sailors Run — Chapters One, Two, and Three
Here are the first three chapters (42 total) of How Well the Sailors Run, a story of the Prodigal Son retold as a sea adventure. In a cozy Oregon coastal town called SpringwickHarbor, Wade Burns’ desire is to follow in … Continue reading
Posted in Story
Tagged Cape Horn, Fathers, God, How Well the Sailors Run, Jesus, malinspike, mariners, nautical, nov scotia, novels, ocean, Oregon, prodigal son, returning, sail boat, Sailing, schooner, sea, seamanship, story, tale
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Stopping Terrorism
The only way I know how to stop terrorism is through the work of the Holy Spirit. In my own power, I can do nothing. Although I long to do good, to help others, to lift up my neighbors and … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Love of Family, Prayers, Scripture
Tagged 911, Boston, enemies, everlasting love, Faith, fear, Fishing, God, Hope, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, neighbors, September 11, sinners, stopping terrorism, terrorism, The Flood, tyrants, Yahweh
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Drink a Cup of Coffee in the Shower
As an exercise in patience. Sure, try it. It’s very difficult to be impatient while you’re drinking coffee in the shower with the water thrumming against your neck and all normal assumptions of what you are there to do are … Continue reading
Posted in Gooberville
Tagged being home, Coffee, coffee beans, Columbia, Drinking coffee, enjoyment, Faith, God, Humor, impatience, java, nonsense, patience, Showering, Showers, waiting, zaniness
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A Powerful Explosion
Imagine sitting in the stands at a drag race. You’ve been waiting for some time but still the cars have not rolled out to compete. In fact, you’ve been waiting for so long that all the ice in your soda … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Prayers, Story
Tagged Community, Competition, Drag Racing, Faith, Faithfulness, God, Heaven, Hope, Hoping, love, Prayer, Sport, waiting
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New Year’s Resolution 2013
America is hurting. She’s searching for an answer. She’s been raked and her wounds are bleeding out. A country groping the darkness in search of the light. Our schools are failing. Our relationships are failing. Our peace of mind is … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Love of Family, Prayers
Tagged 2013, Change, Dreams, Falling in love with God, Goals, God, Hope, Jesus, Kindness, love, New Year's Resolution, Peace, Plans, Submitting
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