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People of Prayer

Janet and I discussed this morning about our inability to sleep last night. We both heard the 1, 2, and 3 chimes on the clock. I went to bed at midnight and woke about 5:30a. I sleep fitfully, but last … Continue reading

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Awaking to the Ordinary

I woke this morning to my typical day. As the sun began to rise and light began to show itself around the edges of the curtains I pondered what I knew the day had in store. Nothing. No agenda. No … Continue reading

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Another Night Prayer

I love the power and silence of the night, the darkness of predawn where my thoughts have free rein. I don’t ever remember being fearful of the darkness, rather fascinated better describes it. The sounds of the night bring a … Continue reading

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Give to the Lord

My morning devotion was centered on Psalm 29. Give to the Lord, you heavenly beings… Angels are to give to God what he is due, to be in awe of his splendor and wonder. As I read this Psalm and … Continue reading

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The Day After

Yesterday was Vanessa’s birthday. I had not realized that cutting my hair at the conclusion of my Nazarite vow would be such a desirable task. Because the vow ended on her birthday, she was the winner. I won’t reveal her … Continue reading

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Where Have I Been?

Today I break my fast from writing. After retiring, we spent a short period of time in South Dakota before we headed toward Texas where I intentionally took a one year fast from preaching duties. After preaching for 47 years, … Continue reading

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An Opportunity to Help

Janet and I spent Sunday with the Sundance Church of Christ in Sundance, WY. I was asked to teach class and preach, something I love to do. Unfortunately, I woke up feeling a bit off, a bad headache and some … Continue reading

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Faithfulness

I’ve spent much of the past 3 years focusing my studies on the faithfulness of God. For a time, as I read the preserved history of the nation of Israel saved for us in Scripture, I was bewildered by God’s … Continue reading

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Daring To Think

The history of the Restoration Movement is one of evolving and changing as new understandings and ideas are examined, adopted or rejected. Free thought and exchange of ideas is rare and to be highly prized. I value having such freedom. Continue reading

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Discipline For Me

I became engaged in a verbal altercation this week. I asked a man to refrain from calling an older woman a profane name. Without going into any detail, the issue was resolved. After I returned home, I reflected on my behavior. … Continue reading

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