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Kneel To Draw Near!
Posted on December 30, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 30, 2021 Kneel To Draw Near! Although Christmas is past, there are many who may still be longing to draw nearer to God. Maybe it was a Christmas Carol at a Christmas Eve candlelight service or a rather nice dinner with family on Christmas day or a scene in a movie that touched your […]
Walk To Draw Near!
Posted on December 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 23, 2021 Walk To Draw Near! It is unavoidable; Christmas is just two days away! For some, Christmas day comes with a mix of emotions. There are relationship stresses and strains for some. There is anxiety and anger for others. There is longing for traditions and memories to be recreated one more time for […]
Bow Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 16, 2021 Bow Down To Draw Near! Christmas trees are going up, family gatherings are being planned, and Christmas songs are all around all the time. It’s a sacred season focused on the Lord God drawing near to all of humanity. We are in a season of good news…the best news! And yet, there […]
Sit Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 9, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 9, 2021 Sit Down To Draw Near! We all draw near to God for different reasons and in different ways. Sometimes I can’t read enough, pray enough, or worship enough to help me draw near to the Lord. There are other times, though, when my desire for more of Jesus is lackluster at best; […]
Lie Down To Draw Near!
Posted on December 2, 2021 Leave a Comment
December 2, 2021 Lie Down To Draw Near! I am not sure how you draw near to the God who loves you so much that He gave His Son to live and die for you. I imagine there are as many ways as there are people. Sometimes I find myself being very assertive and bold […]
Give Thanks!
Posted on November 25, 2021 Leave a Comment
November 25, 2021 Give Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving! For many, this is a day of gathering with family, eating a meal of family favorites, and watching some football. There will be conversation and games as well as some naps and some afternoon walks. It is a good day filled with gratitude and joy. For some, however, […]
Harvest Ready!
Posted on November 18, 2021 Leave a Comment
November 18, 2021 Harvest Ready! I love the harvest season; people are working hard and the investment of time, money, and prayer are bearing fruit. As the first of November rolled in a few weeks ago, some of the corn harvest had slowed. The moisture content was too high in some of the corn […]
Hold On!
Posted on November 11, 2021 Leave a Comment
November 11, 2021 Hold On! I have spent much of my time, energy, and prayers during the last few weeks encouraging and supporting families who are struggling with a whole variety of very difficult life experiences. There have been unexpected deaths because of accident, Covid virus, and shootings. There have been deep betrayals of trust […]
A Bad Habit!
Posted on November 4, 2021 Leave a Comment
November 4, 2021 A Bad Habit! During the last two years, we have learned some lessons. Some of the lessons are good. It is important to wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you are sick. I am not sure why these are new lessons to be learned. But, these lessons are […]
October Christmas Lights!
Posted on October 28, 2021 Leave a Comment
October 28, 2021 October Christmas Lights! Last Friday morning, I looked out the window and saw my first outdoor Christmas lights. The lights warmed my heart and encouraged my spirit. Last Christmas, things were so shut down that many of the things I enjoy about celebrating Christmas did not happen in familiar ways. Last Christmas […]
Take Delight 