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Strangely Dim Moments … but I Can Clearly See Him
The OT says of the LORD that His mercies are new every morning and that His compassion never fails. The NT says that, as His own, we can come boldly to His throne of grace and find mercy whenever we need His help. Sometimes life is hard from our perspective. Down here, I mean. Yesterday Continue reading
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Another New Normal … So Surreal
This morning I carefully entered the dark bathroom to avoid tripping over the stool that’s usually left by the sink or toilet. But it wasn’t there. Yesterday (Sunday morning) when I first awoke, I rehearsed how much time it would take me to get ready for church, keeping in mind that a certain 4 yr old would Continue reading
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Packing and Praying
As we pack up his things for Bry to take with him as he leaves on Thursday evening, I am including clothes, toys and books. Bryson has an incredible memory and he often rehearses who the giver was when he plays with certain toys. Often as he gets dressed in the morning, he mentions where we bought Continue reading
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God’s Grace in the Goodbyes
I have been reading through Jerry Bridges’ book Transforming Grace this morning. As he explains the parable of the workers and the wages in Matthew 20 he asks: Why do so many people stumble over this parable and consider the landowner to be unfair? I believe it is because we Christians instinctively identify with the workers Continue reading
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PG Part Eight: The Most Important Part
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.Christian dads often get a bad rap when they makes attempts to take the lead in their homes. It is seen as chauvinistic or ego-driven and power hungry. But the bible makes it clear that husbands/fathers Continue reading
