Tag Archives: God

training for THE marathon

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

“Take this rule: whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes off your relish of spiritual things; in short, whatever increases the strength and authority of your body over your mind, … Continue reading →

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good friday is “good”?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Good Friday.  When I was a kid, it was the most sobering day of the year.  Part of the silent days, between Holy Thursday and Easter morning, it was a day to consider Christ and His suffering.  At least that … Continue reading →

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all of me

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

All of you…bring all of you when you come to Me. Really?  All of me? Yes.  You are an open book to me.  I already know your words before they are on your tongue. Bring your whole self. What about … Continue reading →

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how to pour love

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. … Continue reading →

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prayer for 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

A friend and I were exchanging thoughts about a “word for the year.”  She shared the phrase “deeper still” and it resonated with me.  Today, I found this prayer in The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan prayers.  It … Continue reading →

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