Swords or Balm

2004) I often think I should have become an etymologist because I have always been fascinated by words and what they mean. From a young age, I can remember listening to songs and focusing on what was being said. This fascination has paid off in my teaching and writing career.   With this craving to
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Who is the Enemy?

2003) We read in multiple places in the book of Psalms that the Psalmists’ enemies are nearby or defeating God’s people. Psalm 35, 59, and 143, for example.   When I read of these foes, it’s easy to assume we don’t have enemies lurking like they did in those days but is this true?  
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Indifference Examined

2002) This world we live in is full of joy and wonder. It’s in times like this when our hearts rejoice. We take our cameras out to capture the moment. But there are also times when we struggle. No, that’s not the word I want because struggle can imply the situation is just irritating. I
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Putting Words in My Mouth

2001) Recently I said something and within hours, someone else took what I said and added to it things I didn’t even think of when I spoke. When I realized this happened, it hurt and made me angry because now I was being accused of saying something I didn’t.   How often have we done
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Can You Believe It?

2000)  On August 28, 2019, I wrote and published my very first “1-Minute” devotion   Here’s a brief history of these minutes.   I was taking a marketing course with Seth Godin. He sent out short daily emails about marketing that were (and still are) short and practical. I liked these because I’m so busy,
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I Am; I Will

1999) As I read the Gospels, I am amazed how the people reacted to Jesus, the one who claimed to be (and is) the Messiah. Their reaction is often found within the question, could this be the promised Messiah? I can understand this question. After all, they had waited hundreds of years for him.  
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When God Groans

1998) Sometimes, life gets unbearable. It is in times like this, when we are stunned, overwhelmed and completely out of balance, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. What do you do? What do you pray about? What if I am in a form of paralysis? You can read Romans 8:26.   Here, Paul reveals to us
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Always

1997) Taking someone’s word for things these days isn’t always prudent. There was a time when two people agreed on something, shook hands on it and it was a done deal, but now, not necessarily.   Because some people are unreliable doesn’t mean God is. Joshua 23:14 reminds us that everything God has promised, he
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Asking Questions

1996) I have had a young scholar who repeatedly came up to my desk to ask questions. While I applauded this young man for asking, I found it laborious. My thinking was, how can he build any self-confidence if he won’t try on his own and risk a mistake?   God has encouraged his children
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Unlikely Encouragement

1995) I have read frequently of unbelievable things people have accomplished despite significant hindrances. For example, I have a friend who is an accomplished pianist and yet; he suffers from hand tremors. Another man who struggled with stuttering and yet, spoke before kings.   Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that God loves to
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