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Jeremiah 14:37

That’s the verse that I wrote in my notebook. I was making a list of things to write about, having spent the whole day writing posts for the conference I’m attending. Sometimes when you turn out words all day, it’s … Continue reading

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declaration of freedom.

You’ve been sitting quietly in that corner for a long time. At first it seemed that you were not connecting, not really interested. From the look on your face and the way your body turned away from everyone, it seemed … Continue reading

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Donald Miller helped me write my dad’s eulogy.

June 14, I was at a picnic lunch with people from work. I got a call from my sister. My dad was having a hard time breathing. He wanted a ride to the doctor. She called the ambulance. She was … Continue reading

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We made it home.

Ah, dear friends, here’s the next part of the story. I talked yesterday about my mom and praying. What I didn’t know then was that I would watch her on Monday afternoon lean over her husband and pray. As her … Continue reading

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What do you want to remember.

My mom is having problems with memory.  There are lots of stories. I’m not going to tell you them. Instead, I want to talk about a couple things she does remember. She remembers to offer us coffee. And tea. Often. … Continue reading

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on being willing to ask for help.

I’m out of town for a few days. Nancy almost didn’t tell me about the water heater, the one that is old, the one that is on my goal list for the year, the one that I haven’t gotten around … Continue reading

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and does it.

I’m away from a good connection right now. So this is a quick post. But I had a thought. What if you and I took one of the many things I’ve explained from Jesus’ teachings and did it. I mean, … Continue reading

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Nonsensical Peace

(This was first published October 29, 2010 but the video is new) God gives peace at moments that make no sense. At times when by every right, everything emotionally should be cascading in, there can be peace. Not a denial, but … Continue reading

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Today

I’m writing this yesterday afternoon. By the time you read this, sometime on June 13 or after, your world – and mine – may be very different places than they are as I am writing this. It’s a Sunday afternoon. Some … Continue reading

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Rich Dixon rolls.

This post is a little long. And a little different. Rich needs eyes on a video. I want to help. Here’s our interview. The video is near the end. It’s followed by a chance to get a couple books. Thanks … Continue reading

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