devotional
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Fixing Our Eyes
What happens when we do this? Fear disappears. We don’t settle for the familiar comfort. We don’t focus on what God has called others to do, just us. This thought brought to mind the lyrics from the hymn Turn Your… Continue reading
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Letting Go
I hope you enjoy this story from my time as an MAF missionary! One of my favorite things we did while living in Indonesia was to enjoy an ocean ride on a homemade catamaran in Pangandaran during a break from… Continue reading
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My Soapboxes
One of my soapboxes is daylight savings time. It is like going through jet lag without the fun of going anywhere, and we should stop the madness. This saying is another one: “God doesn’t give us more than we can… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
A prayer for courage from Paul: Philippians 1:9-11 NIV [9] And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, [10] so that you may be able to discern what is… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
One of my heroes is Abraham Lincoln, and this quote about where he found his courage is one of my favorites. “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to… Continue reading
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Learning a New Language
Language school in Indonesia started us out like a preschool class. The first thing I remember is learning the alphabet names, how to count, and a song about hats of different shapes. Then we moved to the other part of… Continue reading
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Perspective
I love the Little House books. As a kid, I always wanted to be Laura, getting to have adventures and learning practical skills. But lately I have been thinking about Ma. She is more of a background character than Pa… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
John 14:27 NIVPeace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. We can have courage because God… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“The growing process is not a waste. There are benefits every small step of the way.” Priscilla Shirer in Discerning the Voice of God Growth requires courage! What wisdom caught your attention this week? Continue reading
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Languages
I have learned to speak several different types of languages in my life. I grew up speaking Midwest English in southern Indiana. I took 3 years of French in high school, only to learn that when faced with the real… Continue reading
