Alan Wright

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June 1, 2020
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Misery is optional

In the words of author Barbara Johnson, “pain is inevitable; misery is optional.”   I think the Apostle Paul would […]
May 29, 2020
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How faith works

Are you ready for some good news?   Faith isn’t trying to drum up mental certainty about future events; faith […]
May 28, 2020
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Eye contact is mysterious

Are you ready for some good news?   God wants to use your eyes to connect with the world in […]
May 27, 2020
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Divine double take

Are you ready for some good news?   With the eyes of Jesus, you can see the people in your […]
May 26, 2020
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Overtime!

Are you ready for some good news? If you suddenly find yourself in a greater challenge than you originally expected, […]
May 25, 2020
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Remembering

Are you ready for some good news?   When you rehearse God’s presence in the past, you’ll find fresh faith […]
May 22, 2020
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You’re a Kintsugi Vessel!

Are you ready for some good news? Since the 15th century, the Japanese have made pottery repair an art form. […]
May 21, 2020
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What good is it?

Are you ready for some good news?   God never lets the rubble of your life go to waste—He builds […]
May 20, 2020
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Out of the rubble of Covid-19

Are you ready for some good news? As ancient cities were rebuilt on the mound of ruins of the former […]
May 19, 2020

God longs to restore you

God is a Father who longs to restore what has been broken, lost or destroyed.   Many people have lost […]
May 18, 2020

Burned by legalism

When Jesus gives you an assignment, it isn’t law, it’s grace.   After a night of fruitless toil on the […]
May 15, 2020

The blessing of Jesus’ commands

Jesus’ commands aren’t burdens—they’re blessings.   My spiritual father, Dudley Hall, taught me years ago that inside of every divine […]
May 14, 2020

Tired and empty?

When we feel tired and empty, Jesus gives us new vision.   Luke’s marvelous story of the miraculous catch of […]
May 13, 2020

Coming up empty

If you’re empty, Jesus is near.   Luke’s well-known narrative of the miraculous catch of fish begins with empty boats […]
May 12, 2020

Through Jesus’ eyes

Jesus knows where the fish are!   I never was much of a fisherman.   During my childhood days, I’d […]
May 11, 2020

Overcoming the storm of guilt

Jesus came to face the most insurmountable storm of all—human guilt.   Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the harrowing […]
May 8, 2020

Life’s storms are temporary

Storms are temporary because God’s power is permanent.   When you shouldn’t be afraid of a storm but are, Jesus […]
May 7, 2020

Why are you afraid?

Maybe Jesus asked this question because He was genuinely curious.   When you have little faith, Jesus doesn’t condemn you—He […]
May 6, 2020
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A very strange question

Here’s one of the strangest questions Jesus ever asked.   When Jesus asks, “Why are you afraid?” it isn’t because […]
April 30, 2020

There are no ordinary people!

When you see others through the eyes of Christ, you’ll discover them to be “everlasting splendors” who Jesus invites into […]
January 4, 2022
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A Blessing to Stay New

I bless your spirit To rejoice in the New that doesn’t Get old.   When the ball Has dropped And […]
January 3, 2022
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A Blessing to be Made New

I bless you to be new, Child of God, New, in Christ, new!   “If anyone is in Christ, He […]
December 30, 2021
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A Blessing to Rest in God

Herod held the power… So it seemed.   But the fox Was outfoxed.   His plot to kill Christ So […]
December 29, 2021
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A Blessing to Run to Jesus

After the feasts, And festivities, It feels like time for a nap.   Most of the time, Life chugs too […]
December 28, 2021
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The After Christmas Blessing

What is there to do After Christmas? After the gifts And the gatherings And the ho, ho, ho.   What […]
December 24, 2021
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The Christmas Blessing

Receive the angel’s good news, Of great joy, But, this Christmas, please insert your name.   “Unto you _______ , […]
December 23, 2021
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The Favored Blessing

“Greetings, O favored one, The Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28)   Let Gabriel’s good news For Mary Be good […]
December 22, 2021
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A Blessing to Grow

I bless you today to grow in Wisdom, stature and favor With God and people everywhere!   You’re made for […]
December 21, 2021
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A Blessing for Discernment

I bless you to discern What is right and best By the abiding presence of the Spirit.   Beloved, God […]
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