Category Archives: On my mind

Nothing Left

Nothing Left
And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. Mark 15:24 In recent studies, this verse was given as a memory assignment. As I’ve pored over it in my mind, etching it on my heart, one thing I noticed was that He was left utterly…
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The Righteous Judge

The Righteous Judge
We have one of the most amazing judicial systems in the world. I recently completed jury duty and came away with a new appreciation of how difficult it is to actually achieve justice. One full day was given to sorting through dozens of potential jurors to find qualified candidates. Questioning and drilling for bias, it…
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Persisting in Gratitude

Persisting in Gratitude
Starting the day in gratitude is still a work in progress for me. It’s not that I feel ungrateful but rather that it doesn’t even cross my mind. The training continues. Regardless of how I start, it is also important to pursue a thankful attitude as the day goes on. It’s easy to be grateful…
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Lift me up, please

Lift me up, please
Our society makes self-reliance and independence a virtue. Western culture pervades my thinking and the temptation to tackle things myself is strong. We root for characters like John Wayne, Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and, need I say, the Lone Ranger. I’m applauded if I try to “pull myself up by my bootstraps,” which is ironic…
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