Category Archives: Wednesday Whisper

Take Inventory

Stores do it, schools do it, hospitals do it. They regularly take inventory. They may also create a list of what they need, but first they notice what resources or supplies they already have. As we visit the book of … Continue reading

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Putting on the New

Whether it’s new shoes or a new haircut, putting on something new feels good. That small change often helps us feel better or more confident. Last week we looked at the character, Ruth, in the Bible. At one point, Ruth … Continue reading

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A Welcoming Table

Surprise! Uncle Arnie calls and announces that his son and daughter-in-law are in town. Would we like to get together? God’s grace and remembering that we had some good dinner options in the freezer helped me respond with, “Come on … Continue reading

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A Lesson From Grandpa

A college gal set aside a few days to visit her grandparents. Arriving at their home late on a Saturday night, the young lady planned to relax on Sunday morning. To her surprise, Grandpa was shocked that she would even … Continue reading

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Concern for Others’ Hearts

Atherosclerosis or “hardening of the heart” occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked with plaques. We know from Scripture that this “hardening” can happen spiritually as well. The author of Hebrews warns, “So, as the Holy Spirit says: ‘Today, if … Continue reading

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Evidence of Change

A friend of mine fell and broke an arm. Eventually, there will be more tests and therapy to check for evidence of healing and improved motion and strength. This week I’m looking again at the teaching of John the Baptizer. … Continue reading

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The Way of the Lord

From where we live in Arizona, most of our road trips include maneuvering steep, winding roads on mountains and across valleys. The gospel writer, Luke, describes a much easier road or “way” to Jesus. He quoted the prophet Isaiah, “A … Continue reading

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If God Says “Yes,” Why Would We Say “No”?

We pray and ask God for our deepest desires. Sometimes, we see that what we long for is happening. Why, then, would we ever sabotage it? This is exactly what the nation of Israel did long ago. With God’s help, … Continue reading

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Incomparable Love

According to Webster, love is a “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” Each of us longs to experience this kind of ongoing relationship. People, however, can be fickle, moody, rude, ignorant, self-centered, and extremely cruel. … Continue reading

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NOT a Coincidence

My daughter-in-law ‘happened’ to let me know that a package for her daughter (my granddaughter) did not arrive as planned. I checked my emails and credit card history and voila, I only thought I had completed the order for her … Continue reading

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