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Uncle Woody's Fishing Method 27 Aug 2013 | 06:11 pm
When I was seven years old, Woodrow Wilson took me fishing. Not the U.S. president, mind you, but my daddy's big brother, who shared the same name. Uncle Woody, born in 1913, was named after the grea...
When God Shuts a Window 22 Aug 2013 | 03:04 am
Many times, down through the years, I've quoted the following adage, "When God shuts a door, he opens a window." In fact, just this morning, I shared that pithy little statement in a Facebook message...
The Wisdom of the Body 17 Aug 2013 | 05:30 pm
In a 1990 sermon titled The Wisdom of the Body, Dr. Paul Brand said, “I pray that when my time comes I may not grumble that my body has worn out too soon, but hold on to gratitude that I have been so ...
Old Shoes and Friendship 16 Aug 2013 | 06:07 pm
Some people bring relief when they arrive. Others bring relief when they go! I like to call the former, “old shoe friends.” When you have an old pair of shoes that are really comfortable, they just g...
My Times Are In His Hands 12 Aug 2013 | 06:45 pm
It was a frustrating, difficult day. Many issues clamored for my attention, my schedule was packed full of appointments, and my energy level was low. The needs around me seemed overwhelming, the phone...
25 Ways to Start Living 1 Aug 2013 | 09:45 pm
My dear friend, O. J. Philpot, once shared the following 25 ways to start living. I appreciated this thoughts, and pass them along to you hoping they will inspire you as they did me: 1. Seek out a ...
10 Relationship Commandments 31 Jul 2013 | 08:02 pm
My dear friend, Nickie Kohler, shared this inspiring little piece with me the other day. Though the author is anonymous, the principles are universal: 1. Speak to people. There is nothing so nice ...
When You Feel Like Giving Up 26 Jul 2013 | 06:09 pm
Sometimes, we all feel like giving up. It comes with the territory of living. When stress is high and energy is low. . . When frustrations multiply and patience ebbs. . . When conflicts abound and pe....
Believe Like a Pentecostal, Trust Like a Monk 11 Jul 2013 | 06:14 pm
In Bible believing circles, there are two influential schools of thought regarding prayer. 1) The Charismatic Claim it Boldly in Faith Circle 2) The Contemplative Listen in Childlike Trust Circle....
How I Celebrate My Sabbath 11 Jul 2013 | 02:22 am
Recently, while reading Matthew Sleeth's new book, 24/6, I was challenged and inspired to be more intentional in how I celebrate my Sabbath. I'm not referring to Sabbath keeping in some sort of negat...
