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Like a Weaned Child: The Calmed Soul

Like a Weaned Child: The Calmed Soul
But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.  Psalm 131:2 Newborns require constant attention and when they have a need, like being hungry, they let you know! And they keep letting you know until their demand is met. An…
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Trusting God for the Rest

Trusting God for the Rest
Have you ever been hesitant to go to sleep? Maybe there is too much to do or something is worrying you that you feel needs your attention. In my view, sleep reflects the Sabbath model. God has given us 6 days to work and the seventh is given to rest as we lay down our…
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Tomorrow … and the next

Tomorrow … and the next
When you look ahead, whether it’s to a new year, decade or a new day, are you anxious? Or are you hopeful? Our feelings come and go based on what we believe the future may hold. We are influenced by our current situation as well as our past experiences. So let’s hold on to what…
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The Two spies

The Two spies
No, that’s not a typo. I know Moses sent twelve spies to check out this new Promised Land. But only two came back with a good report. Think about that. God rescued them from Egypt – an enslaved peasant population delivered from a mighty army. He provided for them through the desert and led them…
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