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Ezra 6:11 I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. Ouch! That sounds like he means it! King Darius was referring to his edict that the Temple of the Lord be rebuilt. He was telling the people that…
The Judge
Courtyard where King Henry 8th Beheaded Those Who Opposed Him Judgemental. Hypocrite. Intolerant. Politically incorrect. Self-righteous. These are all words I have heard used to describe Christians. They are all true. That sounds horrible but it is undeniable. Somewhere, somehow, in our quest to be more holy, we have lost sight of the key element…
Making Ammends
This morning I goofed! Our eldest three children spent the last week at camp. They had a wonderful time and when they rolled in at midnight, they dropped their bags and headed to bed. This morning, in order to be helpful, I scooped up our younger son’s clothes from his suitcase and loaded up the…
The Toothbrush
I went out the other day to buy a new toothbrush. This, to many, is a very simple procedure and merits no extra thought. To me, however, a toothbrush is more than an investment, it is a commitment. I have a funny quirk (well, probably more than one but we are only going to talk…
Masked Bandits Part 2
The first part of this devotion focused on the single mindedness of the raccoons, in their pursuit of – what seemed to be – an easy reward. I’d like to take a different perspective today, and consider the single mindedness of the dog in her relentless commitment to chasing the invaders away. Mia (the dog)…
Responding Instead of Reacting
Looking into the angry eyes of my child I wonder where I went wrong. “Children are a pain!” “I’m not having any kids.” “Working maintenance would be better than having to be a counselor!” What happened to make this child so negatively inclined toward children? The early teen years can be a challenge as children…