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Meeting God

My stories of

in the stillness

Stillness.

A word not often used in Christian circles but one that captures my attention. The verse that won’t seem to loosen its grip on me is:

“Be still, and know that I am God.” - PSALM 46:10

I pray God will begin to weave stillness into the fabric of our lives. You and me and our crazy, busy, demanding, noisy days.

- Clarice Aeby

Come, read a few stories and sit still along with me ... that we might know He is God.

When we need to run

Sometimes we desperately need to run. I received the call while in my car, my daughter driving, and her two girlfriends in the back seat. “S

On searching for Jesus

Are you willing to search for lost items of value? Valuable because of their significance or their cost? Perhaps both. Have you ever had to

An excuse to fail

This blank page staring at me actually has a proper name, “Writer’s Block.” Bob Welch, author and teacher, explains that the writing profes

The when of prayer

Some stores sell half a dozen eggs. I didn’t realize how convenient that was until I became single again. Sometimes six is just enough. In

Consider someone else's shoes

One day my girlfriend slipped on her husband’s shoes and headed out to work. She teaches in a middle school. Every day she faces adolescent

The power of that first step

What has Marie Kondo done? This young, petite, Japanese woman has come to visit. She didn’t stop at the WELCOME mat; she opened our underwe

Sitting still as God colors our lives

A few weeks ago I told you about how much I’ve enjoyed my “grown up” coloring books as a way to meditate on the words of God - - despite not

Why God whispers

I’ve got sheep on my mind. Oh, nothing like the intensity a shepherd feels. No, this is more from the viewpoint of a contented, well-cared-f

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