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Pray Without Pressure

Pray Without Pressure

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) Some call it “pressure of speech.” My family calls it “verbal diarrhea.” An inelegant but accurate description....
Stuck in Neutral

Stuck in Neutral

(Until I Shifted My Attitude) One skill I possess with secret satisfaction is the ability to drive a standard shift. Since my general automotive knowledge is so painfully limited, there is some consolation in mastering this much of the transmission. My favorite car of...
In My Daddy’s Shoes

In My Daddy’s Shoes

Direct my footsteps according to your word. Psalm 119:133a (NIV) Moses was instructed to remove his sandals before he could stand on holy ground (Exodus 3:5). I can’t help but wonder if that was God’s way of preparing Moses for some really big shoes. At 6’2”, my dad...
Empty Wallets & Full Hearts

Empty Wallets & Full Hearts

Two places I take the prize in parenting: Spending lots of money on my kids; Making lots of cracks about how much money I spend on my kids. Stop me if you heard these before: “It took Katherine a week to learn the moves for high school dance team. It only took me...
Get Moving

Get Moving

(This post is a continuation of my 21-day “One Word” Challenge: Fearless.) When I think of a fearless life, I picture it as a grand and glorious adventure. Ever notice how adventures usually lie beyond the comfort of our own home? Sure, Dorothy may have realized that...