Category Archives: On my mind

Yard Candy: The Sweet Goodness of God

Yard Candy: The Sweet Goodness of God
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8 My backyard has flourished into a living pantry this year. Besides tomatoes, squash, radishes and an assortment of herbs, I have a variety of sugary fruit. Strawberries, blackberries, grapes, raspberries and citrus galore are there for my picking. Much of the sweet produce never makes it…
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Four Thoughts for Trips, Travel and Vacation – part 2

Four Thoughts for Trips, Travel and Vacation – part 2
Whether at home or away, God is at work all around us. He is also at work in and through us. Here are some thoughts on staying engaged in that process while traveling. See Traveling gives us a chance to see things with a new perspective. We can see things that otherwise might get overlooked.…
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Four Thoughts for Trips, Travel and Vacation – part 1

Four Thoughts for Trips, Travel and Vacation – part 1
Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean. Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me. Psalm 139:9-10 Many of us will be engaged in travel of some kind over the summer. Here are some thoughts for the road (or air!). Pray For Protection Acknowledging God’s sovereignty and…
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Working to Give

Working to Give
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Ephesians 4:28 One of the many reasons we should work hard and be productive is so that we can be generous. The desire to provide…
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