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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 […]
July 24, 2024
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Unlocking Peaceful Living

I bless you to sleep like a baby.   Though researchers have Pinpointed 7000 different human fears, We’re born with […]
July 22, 2024
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When You See a Whale

There are awe-inspiring, Eighty-foot fin whales In the Northeastern waters of Canada But most, like me, have never Seen them. […]
July 19, 2024
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A Blessing for God’s Provision

God pro-vides.   “Pro” – it means “before,” as in “prologue.”   “Vid” – it means “to see” as in […]
July 10, 2024
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A Blessing for Your Eyes to Open

“They stood still, looking sad” (Luke 24:17). Luke tells us of the disillusioned disciples Who were moping down the dusty […]
June 28, 2024
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A Blessing of Love All Who Suffer

The love of the Lord Comforts, Assures, And heals. I bless your soul To experience the plea Of the psalmist: […]
June 27, 2024
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Don’t Stop Now

They say that Nine out of ten people Give up Before the finish line. So, if you don’t quit, You’re […]
June 17, 2024
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Found In Him

I bless you to be “Found in Him Not having a righteousness Of your own That comes through the law.” […]
May 30, 2024
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A Blessing For the Good

God put you here For good purposes. He put you here For the good. Sure, It’s good to hate what’s […]
May 29, 2024
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When Love Engulfs Sin

If love engulfs a Multitude of sins, Be swamped and soaked And saturated in The Love of God. If love […]
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