God is my victory and He is here.
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Not long ago I was observing a couple of friends interact, and was surprised by a stinging tentacle of bitterness in the words of one– a loving person whose speech is usually full of grace and forbearance. Wow, forgiveness is needed there, I thought. Why let old hurt fester into such anger? My...
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I discovered recently that christianaudio.com gives away a free audiobook every month.  This month’s freebie is Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, written and read by Francis Chan.   I’ve listened to about 3/4 of it in the last few days, and have found it hugely thought provoking.   Says Chan: “We show tangible love...
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Knowing what you’re about Moving ahead without fear Plugging into the strength to carry on
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A heart is a very inconvenient thing.   Especially when it bleeds for stuff that it cannot change.  In my case it is kids, mostly. Kids around the world who for reasons beyond my understanding will never have the love of a family.   Who will be orphans forever.  How can that be right? Kids who make their...
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A Franciscan Blessing May God bless you with a restless discomfort about easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships, so that you may seek truth boldly and love deep within your heart. May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly work for justice, freedom, and peace...
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Rejocing today in this truth.
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