Tag Archives: love

How to Hear God’s Voice

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

Originally posted on Saturated In Seattle:
I hung up the phone and promptly fell into a heap, sobbing uncontrollably. Unable to catch my breath, my mind raced from one tragic event to the next, spiraling deeper into despair with each…

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Do Not be Afraid!

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

2020. Day 2 out of 365. Gulp. It’s been said that the phrase “Do Not be Afraid” appears 365 time in the Bible–once for each day of the year. Whether or not that’s accurate, the phrase does appear throughout the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Around the World

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~Hamilton Wright Mabie (Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slideshow) “And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His name, let … Continue reading →

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A Message from My Heart

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

I come from a long line of short-lived men. My father died of a heart attack at 45, and both of my grandfathers died of heart attacks, as well. In addition, my mother died of a heart condition at the … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing That Matters

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

 “The only thing that matters is faith expressing itself through love.”  ~Galatians 5:6 Love who you can as much as you can for as long as you can ≅

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Love is the Greatest Healer

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

“Love cures people. Both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.” ~ Karl A. Menninger

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Bored in Heaven?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by

Are there too many ‘Christians’ in the world, and not enough disciples?  In his book The Divine Conspiracy, renowned philosopher-theologian Dallas Willard puts it this way: “It might prove helpful to think occasionally of how, exactly, I would be glad … Continue reading →

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