Tag Archives: trust

Trusting the God of the Promise

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

  “Abraham did not waiver in trusting the promise of God…and so it was credited to him as righteousness. Now the words ‘it was credited to him’ were written not only for Abraham, but also for us.” ~Romans 4:20-24 Faith … Continue reading →

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You Have not Passed this Way Before

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

When you come to a place you’ve never been before, and don’t know the way–your life, for example– it’s best to follow someone who does. “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God…then you shall … Continue reading →

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Wharton Finds a Whatzit, Part Two

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

Here’s the conclusion to my Dr. Seuss-style retelling of the Exodus story (with illustrations by Trudy Teemley). To read Part One, click here. The next morning out at the edge of the town A Heebroo named Wharton was hangin’ around, … Continue reading →

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Wharton Finds a Whatzit, Part One

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

I pre-planned this whimsical Dr. Seuss-style retelling of the Exodus story before the current shooting tragedy in Texas. I earnestly pray that it will do what humor can sometimes do: draw us together, help us cope, and remind us that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trust God?

Posted on September 17, 2017 by
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The Wishing Map 71

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Sixteen: Fisher Folk and Naims (Cont’d) Previously: Before telling fisher folk Maerith and Shelcor about their mission, Gina and Zack…

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Blessed are the Dodos

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

(Of course, they’re also extinct) unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/  adjective 1. Hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed. Not the unflappable type? Me neither. But you know what? There’s something better: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I … Continue reading →

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