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Shield of Salvation

Overwhelmed

Several years ago, I was trekking in Nepal. We came to a rapidly flowing river that we needed to cross. I was very unsure of my footing and pondered how I was going to be able to cross the river. Just then, a Nepali man offered to carry me on his back across the river.Continue reading “Overwhelmed”

Pass Through the Waters

Opening Doors

Often, we are invited into someone’s home. Other times we may choose to visit someone’s home. When the doors open, you can feel whether or not we are truly welcome. Does the door open to warm greetings and invitations or does it open to an unexplained coldness? The door that opens to unity is oneContinue reading “Opening Doors”

Endurance and Encouragement

Transformation

We all want to be better people and to do better in the things we have to do. Change is hard and it is harder still to change our attitudes and behaviors. Success is sporadic and fleeting at times. Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck;Continue reading “Transformation”

Written On the Tablet of Our Hearts

Victorious

One of the great things about sports is the excitement of rooting for your favorite team. As the match begins, we have no idea how it will turn out, but we are hopeful that our team will prevail. Even the underdogs sometimes prevail. As they say, “That is why they play the game.” Romans 8:31-32,Continue reading “Victorious”

Walking With The Lion

The Truck Is Here

You may be a person for whom some kind of delivery truck comes to your door every day. Whether it be Prime, UPS, FedEx, Door Dash, or Uber Eats, some deliver comes to your door daily. I am one who hasn’t ordered much online, so I rarely receive deliveries. But it is amazing how muchContinue reading “The Truck Is Here”