Category Archives: On my mind

Practice and Pretend

Practice and Pretend
Watching kids in costume is great fun this time of year. Some dress as their heroes or what they want to be when they grow up. They play act as their character and become someone new. Maybe those who save the day with a cardboard sword, or leap into action to stop a crime, will…
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The Sand by the Sea

The Sand by the Sea
As the sand by the sea, great are Your blessings toward me. How many grains of sand can you hold in your hand? Can we imagine a number big enough to hold the number of granules on a single beach? I recently enjoyed some time camping and relaxing on the beach. It was beautiful. But…
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Naked I Stand

Naked I Stand
We have been trying to hide and cover our bodies since Eden. We fear that someone may see us as we actually are, naked and imperfect. The mirror at the salon, with hair pulled back and bright lights shining, reveals my true face. It’s easier to imagine an airbrushed look when not forced to gaze…
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Parodox Within

Parodox Within
It seems to me that in the fullness of life there are great paradoxes. There is truth that I know in my heart, but yet cannot understand. God has foreordained me to be His child, but it is fully my choice. I am created in His image and yet formed from the dust. I am…
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