Category Archives: Inspiration

Don’t Panic! Pray

I’m writing a picture book about a kindergartner who panics when he arrives at school and sees a substitute. The poor child is on the verge of a meltdown when he suddenly remembers he should pray instead. Okay, this picture … Continue reading

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Counsel Needed

I don’t know about you, but I could use some good counsel most every day. The problem is, where will I get it? Scrolling through the Old Testament, I found that the kings of Judah who did what was right … Continue reading

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Fear or Faith

Ready for a little trivia? What do you think is the most frequent command in the Bible? If you guessed, “Do not be afraid,” you are correct. It is found 70 times in the NIV Bible. In the story of … Continue reading

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Nothing New

Have you noticed how clothing trends and even styles of glasses seem to get recycled? What was cool decades ago, then totally out of style and laughable, somehow squeezes its way back to the forefront? An author of proverbs wrote, … Continue reading

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Meaningless Offerings

It is a bit difficult to grasp the idea of a meaningless gift. The best I can come up with is perhaps an engagement ring from someone who is not willing to commit to a relationship. Israel’s first king, Saul, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Food

Favorite foods, fast foods, healthy foods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Getting hungry? I’m salivating already! We all know that the foods we put in our bodies affect many things. Our brain, mood, mental health, and physical well-being are all … Continue reading

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A Testing Challenge

The goal is always to pass a test, whether it’s a spelling test, blood test, or a challenge in the area of spiritual growth. Let’s consider what test God may be giving us right now. Will we give up right … Continue reading

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Living in Unity

How many people does it take to have conflict? Only two. So, when there are more people in the equation, the odds of disharmony are multiplied. Clearly, other people do not think, reason, and perceive things exactly like me. What … Continue reading

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Walking with the Lord

My eleven-month-old grandson is on the verge of walking. In fact, by the time this blog is posted, he’ll probably have the run of the house, literally! But until he’s mastered the skill, I’m sure he’ll have plenty of bumps … Continue reading

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The Battle is the Lord’s

There seem to be many worship songs recently that mention that our battles belong to the Lord, but the message really rang out when I came across a story in 2 Chronicles 20. Hang on to your helmets as I … Continue reading

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