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How firm a foundation is needed today
In 1949, when George Orwell published his dystopian fantasy novel, 1984, about a society where every norm was turned on its head and the very meaning of language was corrupted, no one believed it could possibly be a prophetic work. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Spirituality
Tagged 1984, faith, George Orwell, Luke 6:49, Psalm 62:2
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Resilience in the Covid-19 aftermath
I’ve frequently posted about the physical property of resilience referred to scientifically as the coefficient of restitution. The coefficient of restitution is a number which indicates how much kinetic energy (energy of motion) remains after a collision of two objects. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged church life, faith, hope, recovery, resiliency, responsibility, Romans 8:28
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Could you be a missionary?
Beginning in the 1800’s and continuing through the early Twentieth Century, the Christian churches of the United States sent many missionaries around the world to serve and witness to pagan peoples. While the US still sends more missionaries abroad than … Continue reading
What’s Your Coefficient of Restitution?
One of my friends has been having an unusually long run of bad luck, but no matter what blows knock her down, she always bounces back to her usual, optimistic self. I believe her strong faith plays a role in … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged coefficient of restitution, faith, God's promises, recovery, Romans 8:28
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The Body Needs CPR
Medical dramas frequently portray doctors striving furiously to save a patient who is “coding” by performing Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation (CPR); compressing the chest and forcing breath into the lungs. When this fails to revive the patient, the last resort is increasingly stronger electrical shocks. These desperate … Continue reading
Posted in faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged Body of Christ, Christianity, church life, CPR, faith, revival
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Faith of Our Fathers
The carillon in the Baptist church bell tower was playing that great old hymn, Faith of our Fathers, while I walked to work one morning and when it came to the phrase, “in spite of dungeon, fire and sword,” I … Continue reading
Posted in faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged faith, Father's Day, hymns, temptation
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Hearts of Fire
I’ve just started reading the book Hearts of Fire from The Voice of the Martyrs. This book tells the personal stories of eight persecuted Christian women and what their faith cost them. The stories are difficult to read. These are … Continue reading
His Yoke is Easy…or is it?
For many years I have enjoyed singing Handel’s Messiah in community choirs. One bit that frequently sticks in my head is the chorus “His yoke is easy and his burden is light.” I love the thrilling melody and the comforting … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality, Women's Ministry
Tagged faith, trust
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Hold on Tight Around the Curves!
My youngest son graduated from university this past week with his B.S. degree in programming. I am, naturally, very proud of him, but along with the pride in his accomplishment I feel anxiety about the future. I have concern about … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Musings, Spirituality, Women's Ministry
Tagged faith, faith and trust, faith in god, god is in control, trust
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A Matter of Focus
In my denomination’s women’s ministry we have an annual “Shine the Light” award given to local groups or individual women who have brought attention to Christ through an event, activity or life-style. The name of the award was taken from … Continue reading
