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Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. ~ Psalm 143:10 (NLT) I remember one winter up at Camp Wawona in Yosemite. I was with some friends playing around in the snow. It was January, so it was very cold, andContinueContinue reading “Cracked Ice”

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. ~ Psalm 143:8 (NLT) When is the last time you played the game Follow the Leader? I used to play it all the time in elementary school. There was recessContinueContinue reading “Blindly Following”

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. ~ Colossians 4:2 (NLT) I went to a training seminar once when I was working my way up the career ladder. The seminar was supposed to teach us how to be a good boss. To be honest, it was kinda a rip-off. However,ContinueContinue reading “Passive Listening”

How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! ~ Psalm 147:5 (NLT) When I was working at a summer camp (in my youth), I had the privilege of working in the maintenance department. I say privilege because I wasn’t particularly interested in working with little kids. So, I enjoyedContinueContinue reading “I Don’t Understand”

But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. ~ Philippians 2:17 (NLT) The fear of death is what keeps most of us alive. ThereContinueContinue reading “Nope!”

For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. ~ 1 Peter 2:13-14a (NLT) If you’ve never had the chance to see the White House (You know, where the President of the USA lives), you should pay it a visit. Though I’veContinueContinue reading “The House”