Category Archives: Ponderings

For such a time as this

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”  – Esther 4:12

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My choice

I think I should post so “Faithless” does not remain on the page.  I think in my own odd ways, I like having the post there.  It is my defiance.  God can send me to this very hard time/task/place and … Continue reading

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Football Analogy

I was watching Monday Night Football.  John Gruden was discussing the difficulty of bringing in a star player.  Even though you have talent, it is not a guaranteed value.  If the player does not work for the good of the … Continue reading

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To Care, or not to Care

Sometimes it hurts more when there is a pretense to care. When it is revealed the care was not real, there is disillusionment.  If there had been no pretense, there would not have been any expectation. The elders were careful … Continue reading

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Word Picture

I was thinking about my prior post this morning.  And then I started to think about this search for God… The image came to my mind of being on a treadmill.  I just got my feet under me, but now … Continue reading

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Hurt for the shepherd

Each day the shepherd goes to work and pours himself into real study of the Word.  He prepares a sermon, creates a video (creative and editing), leads the staff, and does some pastoral care.  The work hours are long. He … Continue reading

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Questions

‎”Is it OK for Christians to get tattoos?” “Is reading horoscopes OK?” “Where do dinosaurs fit in the Bible?” & 8-10 more Q’s – don’t miss it This is the teaser for a fast growing church in California.  The church … Continue reading

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Re-calculate

Currently, I am trying to figure out an important thing.  Who is God? I have always thought of God as a personal God — who knows and loves me by name.  I am in the midst of examining that premise. … Continue reading

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Evaluating a Facebook Post

‎”There comes a time in your life,when u walk away from all the drama & people who create it.U surround yourself with people who make u laugh.Forget the bad, focus on the good.Love the people who treat u right,pray for … Continue reading

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Trying to remember

Psalm 121 A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he … Continue reading

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