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Category Archives: bible reading
eager to fight.
You’ve been going through a lot. I get it. Some of it matters, some of it doesn’t. And you know that. But still, you’ve been going through a lot. And you just said, “The next person who crosses that line is going … Continue reading
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fret not. do good.
I was a tuba player. For seven years of my life. For two years in college I was the fourth chair out of four. The low expectations suited me (pun intended). Every year during spring break, we went on tour, … Continue reading
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January is a challenging month
One of you wrote to me over the weekend. I’ve been mediocre in my work lately. I am not doing it on purpose but the passion is just not there anymore. Can you send me some advice or scriptures or … Continue reading
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Dear Jon: Bible studies for couples.
“Do you have any suggestions for Bible studies for couples?” That was a question this week from a friend. She has a friend whose parents just divorced. It scared her friend. Her friend wants to start some kind of Bible … Continue reading
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creative.
Grab a generic black bird. Take a one-inch wide paint brush and a small bottle of white paint. Paint one white stripe across its back, about two inches from the end of the tail. Open a pint can of red … Continue reading
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Saturday reflection: Rich and Becky Dixon
We talked about Rich’s Ride several months ago here at 300. (Rich Dixon Rolls) Rich Dixon is a regular participant in conversations here. This week, Rich and Becky talked about the ride for awhile at their church, Timberline Church. Here’s … Continue reading
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Permission to sleep.
I’ve been looking in the archives to see if I’ve ever told you this story. I don’t think I have. Not here anyway. I’m sorry. Because it’s about the one time in my 53 years I heard God talk with … Continue reading
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I don’t know a good book.
I’m not a good curator. (I am a curate, in the old sense of the word. I care for souls.) But I finally realized recently that what I am not is a curator. People often ask me about books. “Have you read … Continue reading
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Passing on wisdom.
A couple weeks ago I looked at a younger friend and told him he was doing well. Last week I started working with an intern, showing her how I approach video as storytelling. Last week I encouraged another younger friend … Continue reading
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to learn means to be able to use.
(A repost from January 18, 2009) Many people have memorized the Bible. Most people who watch sporting events have memorized John 3:16, for example. But that doesn’t mean they know what it means. Some people have memorized parts of the … Continue reading
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