“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) A little while back, my housemates were on vacation and their dog, Sammie, was left for their sons to watch. One night Sammie was left alone for ...
Read More »Brother, Let Me Be Your Shelter
“Brother let me be your shelter I’ll never leave you all alone I can be the one you call When you’re low Brother let me be your fortress When the night winds are driving on Be the one to light the way Bring you home” (“Brother,” by NeedToBreathe) I work ...
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“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” ~ Galatians 6:2 The house smells so good! There’s nothing like the aroma of fresh cookies, and you can’t wait to sink your teeth into a tasty morsel! Going into the kitchen, you grab a pot holder, open ...
Read More »Why Should I Embrace My Failures?
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, ...
Read More »Running the Race with Endurance
Two years ago, I decided to tackle one of the items on my bucket list, running a 5K. After talking to other runners, it was suggested that if I really wanted to finish the race well, I should invest in a trainer. Before I knew it, I was training 5-6 ...
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