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Are You Prepared?
While I am not a football player, I ran the Disney Princess half-marathon in 2012. I ran in below freezing temperatures in Washington D.C. until I injured my foot on my longest run yet. At...
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God’s Ways
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 How are we to know God’s ways? Engagement of scriptures, prayers, and journaling are some of the ways we can be taught...
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The Ordinary
3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3 (New International Version) Blessing the Ordinary Let these words lay themselves like a...
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Winning the Prize
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training....
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Making Plans
As I have been unpacking essentials at the parsonage, I opened a seasonal box by mistake. In it I found this mug and Christmas themed table setting for twelve. I barely remember packing this box months...
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Wise Like an Ant
Summer is often the season of preparation. We prepare for fall, start of school, we use the dusty toys in our garages. A friend told me that if you plant in the rainy season of...
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New Life
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Since I am new to Cornerstone, new to Cutler Bay, relatively new to...
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Freedom in Christ
On the Fourth of July, many people look forward to grill outs, pool parties, parades, and fireworks. There is usually tasty food and festive times with family and friends. We don our red, white, and blue...
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Making a Recommendation
Suppose someone were to ask you: What’s your favorite local restaurant? Where’s the best place for auto repair? Where do you like to get a haircut? Most of us would have quick answers for these...
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Gifted for God’s Work
I have often admired people with real artistic talent. I’ve also admired people who show compassion for others so naturally and easily. I’m amazed when I am around people who seem to know the right...