CLEANING HOUSE, Part 1

Long ago when Latin was the mother tongue, a linguist used the word FEBRUUM, meaning purification. The English translation is February. I hope you have enjoyed your February month. Here in Spokane, we are hoping the end of February will...

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THE MYSTERY OF THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD

It is my personal conviction fatherhood loss is one of the most mental and emotional challenges for a child to overcome. How might this loss have occurred in a child's life? Here are a few true examples. A father is called to...

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SELF-LOVE, Part 2

Self-love is a journey. How wonderful to be able to love ourselves by loving what God loves and forgives. He made us, was delighted by saying "It is good!" He also gave us His Son to be crucified and...

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SELF-LOVE, Part 1

Today, when we hurt, we hear so often to love ourselves more. But what is self-love? Self-love is the introspective prioritization of my importance and acceptance of my real self - at least my positive self. Any insecurity or awkwardness pushes...

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THE FINGER OF GOD, Part 2

We all need discernment, especially in decision-making. Here are some examples: Between right and wrong, or between my right and your wrongBetween left or right pathBetween winning or losingBetween all or nothing (extremism)Between my way or the high wayBetween the common good...

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THE FINGER OF GOD, Part 1

Today’s culture and government seem to have created a paradoxical polarization. They seem to have created a difficult dilemma for answers. Discussing two different viewpoints often ends up in name calling and character assassination. The Bible saw a polarization many...

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BEG AND PLEAD, Part 2

PURIFICATION, HEALTH, ENERGY, ALIVENESS, PASSION. It seems impossible to experience these five miracle life skills if the body is in poor health. Again, it starts with the body. Energy seems to be the single best indicator of good health....

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BEG AND PLEAD, Part 1

Briefly, I share with you a true story of a man whose life was saved because another man begged and pleaded. This other man was God's ambassador to stand in the gap and save his friend's life. Earlier, this...

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LOVE TRUMPS ALL

One of my favorite hobbies is playing cards with friends. Bridge, Hearts, Pinochle, Casino, 10 To 1, Rummy and Cribbage are all card games I like.  Knowledge of the game rules is the first step to being a winner. Card smarts...

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17 MINUTES – 17 SECONDS

17:17 is now my magic number! It replaces 15:00. Why is it magic? It is my ALONE TIME within a personal private place. It is my stop-everything time to bring every thought under control with deep breaths. It is Mindful...

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