Tag Archives: discipline

Go for the prize

Go for the prize
The stories of the Olympic athletes are inspiring. We see what they have overcome and what they have sacrificed in order to compete and win. At that level, it’s all or nothing. Our spiritual life is pictured as a race to be run. What is Paul communicating with this image? “Let us lay aside every…
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Dust from His feet

Dust from His feet
Yosie, the son of Yoezer from Zeredah, said: “Let your house be a meeting place for the wise; cover yourself with the dust of their feet, and drink in their words with thirst.” The idea of being covered with someone’s dust has many implications. It reveals a close proximity and suggests following closely; or sitting…
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Wake up

Wake up
Have you ever arrived somewhere and had no recollection of how you got there? I’ve worked in the same place for over 25 years and my car practically drives itself there. On days my mind is busy with other things, I wouldn’t be able to tell you much about the commute. God made us wonderfully detailed…
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Practicing Lent

Practicing Lent
Lent is an ancient tradition that seems to be resurging. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. Do you observe it? Why or why not? If so, what are you fasting from and why? Here’s some history. Did you know that Lent is not actually in the Bible? It is one of those holidays…
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