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What the Heart Remembers

The things that our hearts remember affect our lives today. Emotions flood our souls when we remember significant events, victories, defeats, joyous occasions, sad circumstances, and life’s turning points. As the emotions rise, we feel different than just a moment before the memory strikes us, and then we act differently than we might have before.Continue reading “What the Heart Remembers”

Standing Can Be An Action

We often think of the verb “to stand” as a passive verb, meaning action is not taking place. But many times, standing can be an action. For instance, if we face opposition, standing is the action of holding our ground and defending our cause. Standing is also an action when we are guarding what isContinue reading “Standing Can Be An Action”

It’s Raining

As I was walking this morning, it began to rain. My first thought was about where I could find covering to protect me if the rain got heavier. We seek protective coverage in many ways and at various times in our lives. We may try to build a financial nest egg to cover emergency needs.Continue reading “It’s Raining”

Ultimate Sherpa

When we lived in Nepal, we became aware of the Sherpa people. They generally live in high mountain areas and are extremely strong. It is the Sherpas that carry most of the supplies and loads for mountain climbers. They also prepare the way for climbers. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your burden on the Lord, andContinue reading “Ultimate Sherpa”

Intercessor

It seems that we are constantly calling doctors, insurance companies, service companies, physician offices, and others in order to get what they have promised to provide. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hire someone to do that for you? They would have to be sincerely working for your good outcomes and insist on constantContinue reading “Intercessor”