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  • Reasonably happy in this life…

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    God, grant me the Serenity To accept the things I cannot change… Courage to change the things I can, And Wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, Not…

  • Moving On…

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    A year ago my wife and I were driving home from going to the grocery store and noticed a home for sale in our neighborhood. We thought it was really cute, and could be everything we wanted, so I called a realtor friend of ours and asked if he could show me the house. The…

  • Lead Me

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    I heard this song the other day. It literally moved me to tears. The lyrics are true and beautiful. At the end of the song, the lyrics change to “Father Lead me…”: So Father, give me the strength To be everything I’m called to be Oh, Father, show me the way To lead them Won’t…

  • Waiting on the Lord

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    Today at church was the second sunday where instead of a message from our pastor, a few people were called to share ways that they have had to wait on God and how he has deepened their trust and knowledge of him. they have been really encouraging and enjoyable stories. I’m now finding myself able…

  • Moving Up

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    My wife and I have put our house on the market. As of Monday, it is listed on MLS and we’re hoping to get a offer sometime soon so we can have some buying power, but I’m not sure how soon that will be. A few thoughts I’d like to share along the way: 1)…

  • Feeling better…

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    Since I wrote the previous post, I’ve had some feedback of family members and such wondering how I’m doing…I will tell you, better. Traveling for me is always something that makes me nervous…I guess it’s the unknown. The winter is also difficult, with the short days, but I’m feeling more and more hopeful and bright.…

  • We have eliminated the need for miracles

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    …We have insulated ourselves from miracles. We no longer live with such reckless faith that we need them. There is rarely room for the transcendent in our lives. If we get sick, we go to a doctor. If we need food, we go to a store and buy it. We have eliminated the need for…

  • The Inner Reformation

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    I’ve been reading “Renovation of the heart” by Dallas Willard, which I highly recommend to anyone who would like to learn more about life with Christ. As I read through it, there are so many things that resonate in my heart about Jesus that I wish the world would hear. And I think that’s how…

  • If you believe in Freedom

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    For anyone who stumbled here and doesn’t know me, let me say right now that I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus’ teachings and the life he modeled for us are the key to the salvation of the world in every sense. I’m more of a conservative than a moderate, I didn’t vote for…

  • What I can’t control

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    I have struggled with anxiety since the night I saw the ultrasound of my daughter at 12 weeks. I’m not sure exactly why, from what I can gather, I think it’s the realization that I am solely responsible for the well-being and security of my family. Perhaps it’s because I didn’t just become a father,…