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Losers, You Have a Home

“The Lord says, “At that time, I will gather the crippled; I will bring together those who were sent away, those whom I caused to have trouble.  I will keep alive those who were crippled, and I will make a strong … Continue reading

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Welcome He Who Limps

Pray don’t find fault with the man who limps Or stumbles along the road Unless you have worn the shoes that hurt Or struggled beneath his load There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, Though hidden away from … Continue reading

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Getting Past Your Past

“Properly remembering our past sins with shame will deter us from repeating them and help us receive God’s saving grace.  When we recall our failures through the lens of Christ’s mercy, God produces in us ongoing repentance and deepening humility.”  … Continue reading

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Here I Am, Once Again…And Again

O Lord here I am again Just plain old me, coming to you As I’ve come a thousand times– And this is what always happens: Your response is immediate You open your arms unhesitantly You draw me to yourself You … Continue reading

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Everything is Broken

I’m really sad today.  There is just too much hurt, too many casualties, too many victims.  Job’s reflection was that “man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward” [not really sure I know what the last part means, … Continue reading

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