The One Who Sees Ahead and Provides

By | 01.27.13
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In the 22nd chapter of Genesis, Abraham proclaims the faithfulness of God to provide by calling Him;    Jehovah-Jireh (Gen. 22:14):   a Hebrew name that literally means; The Lord will see to it.  We would say The One Who provides.

In the past couple of years, this truth has taken on new significance for me and my family.  Since our call to full time Missions work; my family has been asked of God over and over again to take brave and bold steps of faith.  And each time I feel the need to

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“Oh, Child”

By | 01.23.13
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Yesterday morning as my family circled around the breakfast table, my youngest daughter Tenley, was in a fitful mood.

At 15 months old, Tenley sat in her highchair and fussed profusely over everything I offered her. Not even her favorite combination of blueberries and cinnamon toast could appease or coax a smile.

“Oh, child,” I said, feeling a bit exasperated. “What is it you want that isn’t being given to you.”

As the words left my mouth, I wondered at how many times God has spoken the

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Covered

By | 01.13.13
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“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

John 14:27 NLT

One snowy afternoon, I went for a run at a nearby park.  There was a blanket of fresh, powdery snow covering everything.  It was so beautiful.  So calm.  So peaceful.   I had to stop and take it all in.  The river was frozen, surrounded by cozy little homes.

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Speechless

By | 12.26.12
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I have always loved the story of the Nutcracker Prince. I love the music, the costumes, and the fancy, little, wooden men that deck my mantle each Christmas. Confession: I’m a tiny bit obsessed. Over the years I have collected Nutcrackers of all shapes and sizes and have acquired somewhere between fifty and a hundred of the fabulous little statues.

For the past week, my daughter and I have been anticipating the arrival of Christmas by reading the Nutcracker every afternoon before naptime. My cousin recently gave me

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