At His Feet

November 21, 2008

But Martha was distracted with much serving. ~ Luke 10:40 Noble intentions produced a cluttered soul, and with it a squandered opportunity to harvest the moments of solitude with Jesus. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. ~ Luke 10:39 And when noble intentions take […]

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Recline with the King

November 14, 2008

When it was evening, he reclined at the table with the twelve. ~ Matthew 26:20 Ah, the joy of reclining at the table. In fact, we are just on the verge of several annually established “recline at the table” holidays. What a delight it is to gather around a table, together with family and friends, […]

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Demotion

November 7, 2008

The curtain is methodically pulled apart and we get our first glimpse of the opening scene. In it we observe majesty and grandeur that obliterates our wildest and loftiest expectations. Our minds can only absorb a fraction of the experience. We see Jesus, “The Word,” who is with the Father, the great I AM. A […]

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Again and Immediately

October 31, 2008

And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; […]

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In the Face of the Storm

October 24, 2008

From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. ~ Matthew 16:21 The crucifixion of Christ was not an ambush. In fact, it was quite the opposite. […]

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Wandering Sheep

October 10, 2008

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of […]

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Do You Hear the Rumble?

October 3, 2008

Thunder, in the distance. The rumble ushers in the anticipation. It warns us, in advance, of what’s coming. Soon there will be the smell of rain, the flashes of lightening, the increased wind velocity. A storm is coming, and the warning invites preparation. Windows closed. Jacket in hand. Umbrella in briefcase. We’re ready. Jesus knew. […]

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A Sure Thing

September 19, 2008

Volatility, market correction, uncertainty, speculation, these terms are just a fractional assessment of the present economic climate that describes the world today. Juggernaut companies succumbing to the ravages of market pressure, ineffective leadership, or overoptimistic risk assumptions, even the mighty have fallen. In a few hours, the accumulated paper fortunes of thousands of individuals disappeared. […]

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Amazing Love

September 12, 2008

For the past four weeks our granddaughter has lived with us. Our son and daughter-in-law are moving to Denver which has been the catalyst for this adventure in our lives. Malia, who is nine months old today, absorbs every and all experiences in her life with wonder and awe. From the Cheerios on her tray, […]

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With Reckless Abandon

September 5, 2008

For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. ~ Mark:12:44 As Jesus peers across the Temple, He looks deeply into the souls of the congregants. He wasn’t auditing their actions, instead He was investigating their hearts and […]

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