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At Least We’ve Still Got Jesus
I live in Colorado, which is mostly a delightful place to call home. However, my least favorite aspect of the weather here is the wind. Although windy days are not uncomon, they are not usually unpleasant. But occasionally they can … Continue reading
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Tagged Peace be still, Peace that surpasses all understanding, Prince of Peace
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Into His Marvelous Light
Today is the start of the Advent season on the Christian calendar–the time of year when we commemorate the blessing that Jesus left his throne in heaven to step into this cruel and broken world so he could begin to … Continue reading
Give Thanks
On Thursday of this week, here in the U.S. (where I live), we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This got me thinking about the idea of giving thanks and a posture of gratitude. Unfortunately, like so many traditions and bedrock … Continue reading
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Tagged Giving thanks, Grateful Thankful Blessed, Gratitude, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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Basking in the Warmth and Safety of Your “Old Dog Spot”
Let me start today by listing two seemingly insignificant and unrelated facts: If you’ll indulge me for a few moments, I’ll make the connection between these two factoids. Just recently, a day came along that was very windy, and that … Continue reading
Christmas is Coming, but Christ is Already Here
I know it’s a wee bit early for a blog about Christmas, but this one isn’t really about that. It’s about hope. Yes, I know that one of the Advent candles symbolizes hope, and really, the entire Christmas season is … Continue reading
Daily Grace-Drops
Earlier this year, my wife and I journeyed to Montana to check another item off our bucket list: hike in Glacier National Park. Several of the hikes ventured to spectacular waterfalls. Standing near them, basking in their striking beauty and … Continue reading
What If God Seems Absent?
I thoroughly enjoy experiences where I felt like I’ve encountered the Living God. I’m blessed to feel this way after many of the worship services at my church (New Life Church). You may also have experienced such feelings at a … Continue reading
Reaping What You Sow
Fall is harvest season, so maybe that’s why it caught my attention when we read through Paul’s letter to the Galatians in the #Daily Audio Bible and encountered this verse: Logically, this makes sense. Nobody would argue with the fact … Continue reading
Imitation Jesuses
Paul calls us to imitate him imitating Jesus. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Paul the Apostle, in 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Worthwhile things are often imitated to make them more accessible to more people. For … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 11:1, Apostle Paul, Imitating Paul imitating Jesus, Romans 7:15
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Masterpieces in the Making
This past week, in our journey through the Bible in one year, Brian Hardin and the Daily Audio Bible family passed through Ephesians chapter 2. A particular verse caught my attention: I was pondering the idea of writing this week’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Being made holy, God's masterpieces, Sanctification, Sanctification is a process
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Master's Canvas - Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter 