Tag: Reflection
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I Wish My Heart Would Shut up (It Won’t. Now What?)
I’ve been retired for a couple of months now, and the question I keep returning to is, “What now?” I wonder: am I asking myself, or am I asking God? I’m not sure, but the reality is that I’m probably asking both. I’ve already established that I don’t really know what I want even though…
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Wobble on the Way – Navigating Uncertainty
I find that following Jesus is more of an art than a science. Even with the best process, it’s still hard. I spend time in silent prayer, read Scripture, meditate, and do everything that I can think of to be open and receptive to God. Then nothing. I’m stuck. I don’t know where to turn…
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Not in Kansas
I’m beginning a retreat today, but I made the trip a day early for a meeting and to spend some time reading. I love the statement by Steinbeck that you don’t take a journey, a journey takes you. I’ve verified that statement many times. This journey is no exception.
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A Sure Hope – Psalm 33:1-22
Reflection on Psalm 33:1-22. Hope in God Alone I love the last line of this Psalm, “Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you (Psalm 33:22).” As the Psalmist scans creation, he sees evidence of God’s love. The world breathes with God’s handiwork. When the Psalmist looks around in awe…
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Wednesday Morning Reflection – Psalm 68:19
Carried – A Reflection “Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.” – Psalm 68:19 (NLT) The Day Dawns The alarm buzzes with an intensity that shakes me from a dream of better things. I sluggishly jump out of bed heading to the alarm, wisely placed twenty…