Category Archives: truth

Is Jesus Your Center?

“The apostles gathered around Jesus and told him about all the things they had done and taught.” Mark 6:30, New Century Version We need to become accountable to Him for the things we say, and the things we do.  A … Continue reading

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The Wonder of It All

This day– this wonderfully good day, has been a flood of kindness for my soul. Sitting on my deck soaking up the Alaskan sun, I’m jolted by a considerable awe at the created world that swirls around me. I haven’t … Continue reading

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We Are Only Amazing, Together

  “That’s how it is with us. There are many of us, but we each are part of the body of Christ, as well as part of one another.” Romans 12:5, CEV When we follow Jesus, we will not make … Continue reading

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My Pretend Jesus

Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting  moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading

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Worship is All that Really Matters

“Jesus replied, “Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can’t fast while the groom is with them.”  Mark 2:19 This whole idea of celebrating is antithetical to religious sensibilities.  Too much liberty and too much … Continue reading

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