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Jump

Jump
I’m a toe tester. When I run a hot bath, I gently stick in my toe to check on the water temp. I do the same at the beach, letting the waves run over just my feet before I go racing in. Those aren’t necessarily bad ideas. But, unfortunately, I do the same thing in…
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Disciplined

Disciplined
As God gives us desires and direction, we begin to pursue new goals. What is it you are passionate about seeing happen this year? What are you doing to pursue it? The attainment to any worthy goal requires discipline. Last year I resolved to read more, requiring some added quiet space in my day. The…
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What do you want?

What do you want?
The Psalmist said, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”  Psalm 37:4    What does that mean? That if I love God enough He’ll give me anything I want? So then, what happens when I don’t get it? Must be something wrong with me, right? I didn’t do it…
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Embracing St. Nick

Embracing St. Nick
As some kids were sorting out Santa Claus and Jesus, one stated confidently to his friend that Santa Claus works for Jesus. That's actually truer than most would realize. The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the historic figure of Saint Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a 4th century Greek bishop from Myra, a city on…
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