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He knows my burdens

He knows my burdens
A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel. Proverbs 12:10 When God placed His creation under our care, He included the animals. Not just in a utilitarian way – providing food and shelter so they have the strength to plow our fields – but in kindness. Even animals…
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Excited to Serve

Excited to Serve
When God appears to Abraham, his excitement is apparent. I picture the elder patriarch sitting quietly, finding shade from the heat and catching whatever little breeze might come his way in the doorway. He is quite old at this time and may even be nodding off a bit. But then the unexpected – God shows…
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A few words on letting words be few

A few words on letting words be few
Have you ever been the recipient of unhelpful words or advice? We have an uncomfortable relationship with silence. Why do we feel the need to pass on every bit of information on a subject we know? Or add our two cents to every conversation? Social media has amplified these dynamics but the tendency has always…
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El Olam: the Everlasting, Unchanging God

El Olam: the Everlasting, Unchanging God
Times are changing. This is probably the refrain of every generation, but it does appear that changes in our world are happening at a more rapid rate. Technology that my grandmother couldn’t have imagined – routine flights, space travel, cell phones and Skype – is taken for granted today. The same is true for many…
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