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Why are you Thankful?
As children most of us learned to say “please” and “thank you.” (Apparently it doesn’t come naturally.) To dust off a rather quaint phrase, it’s good manners. Why? To be thankful is to be “conscious...
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Only God Can Stop the Rain
What do rising flood waters and recent violent events have in common? They are both relentless. The Chicago area is flooded today. Rivers and rain water intruded into streets, back yards and houses....
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Wonderings
I wonder about the physiology of laughter. How is it that humor generates a spontaneous giggle? And then I wonder what makes something funny. What is the definition of humor? (I suppose I could...
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When God Contradicts Himself
Can anyone relate? Let’s face it. There are aspects of God’s Word that are very confusing. Some passages are just plain weird and others seem contradictory. For those of us who believe that the...
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Whispers from Beyond this World
Every once-in-a-while I have a momentary awareness of unseen but very real spiritual activity. It usually happens at night. Last night, after pleasant patio dinner with all of our children and our...
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Framing a Stroke – Which Frame?
How should I look at my experience with a stroke? My recovery has been excellent, but the truth that I had a stroke still stands. It’s disturbing. I come face to face with the age old question: If...
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You are Never Alone
Some of the most agonizingly beautiful words in the Bible were written by people who felt all alone. Jeremiah, the prophet known as the “weeping prophet,” was called to a very difficult role. He spoke...
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Church in a Diner
A friend of mine posted the following on Facebook, and she gave me permission to share it with you. God is working at all times, in all places, and maybe, if we raise our sights to notice, he will work...
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Why Do We Struggle to Rest?
Photo by Felix Russell-Saw on Unsplash Rest is necessary and important physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We know that’s true. We know we need rest. Yet, we continue to resist rest. Why? The...
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Send in the Clouds
Some clouds are lovely, but in general they do not carry a positive association. Dreary days, rain, and cooler weather are what I associate with clouds, and I would prefer beautiful sunny days. If I...
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