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Bible Doodle: Digging Deeper
Leap Away!
When I took my dog Sparky on walks, she would leap away from a loud sound or a perceived danger before returning to investigate—if she deemed it safe to do so. I found myself wishing I had been given the same instinct by God when I was faced with temptation: leap away ponder & pray… Read More
Splashing, Filling, Overflowing
Parenting never ends, the methods just have to change. And I am blessed with grand-parenting also, and I expect to continue in this role as long as my life here on earth. In all the stages, I’ve constantly turned to God’s word for help. But there was nothing specific in the Bible about how to… Read More
Navel Gazing
Navel Gazing—inward reflection—is not a sign of narcissism. Instead, it is most useful when you take the time to consciously consider and analyze your beliefs and actions for the purpose of learning. In fact, navel gazing is a crucial step toward your growth and development. As a Christian who regularly spends time in inner reflection, my navel… Read More
I’m just thinking…
Meditation. We usually connect this word with monasteries, or religious hermits, or some Eastern religions. For Americans, meditation isn’t something we connect with ordinary, every-day life. Google defines meditation as “a written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject.” Oh, we’re really good at written or spoken discourse—consider social media and current politics. Like… Read More
what gifts do you need?
Store Clerk: “What is Santa giving you for Christmas.” 5-year-old: “Santa’s not real; he’s just a nice story we tell at Christmas time. You may make-believe if you want to—it’s fun.” This is a paraphrase of my granddaughter’s conversation, echoing her grandmother via her mother. “It’s a fun story to enjoy, but it’s not real. What do… Read More
Let me play in the fields of the Lord
Sometimes your path is clearly delineated. You know what you have to do. You know where you have to go. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It’s a hard climb. There’s no stopping in the middle–you’re committed. There may be people ahead and behind you–no way out. There’s lots to see, and it’s hard to… Read More
