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Breathing the Same Air as God
In our latter days of church attendance, we encountered the Michael W. Smith song, “Breathe,” in which the lyrics state, “This is the air I breathe. “This is the air I breathe. “Your holy presence living in me.” The chorus … Continue reading
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Tagged AWANA, Breathe, Christianity, church, commonsense, God, Michael W. Smith
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Celebrate the Little Things of Life — The Evening Ahead
The story of the painting, The Evening Ahead, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve. There is a pleasurable sense of anticipation when we are preparing for a special evening or notable event. And the beauty of it all … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, celebrate, evening, joy, life, painting, simple things, Steve Henderson
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That Christian Revival You’re Waiting For? It’s Happening
My Norwegian Artist husband was raised in a small church attached to a big denomination, and throughout his childhood he heard about the promised Revival, with a capital R, of God: It was always about to happen, just on the … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Christian, church, God, group, leaving church, revival, seeker, truth
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The Perfect Will of God
The Perfect Will of God — have you heard of it? While the Bible mentions God’s will, and that it’s perfect, the 21st century establishment definition of The Perfect Will of God really isn’t in the Bible, although many of … Continue reading
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Tagged choice, Christian, commonsense, God, horse, perfect, prayer, teaching, will
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“Hello,” “Good-bye,” and “Jesus Loves You!”
I don’t know how you answer the phone, but generally I say, “Hello,” or “Good Morning (Afternoon, Evening).” Sometimes, when I do the Good Afternoon routine there’s a pause at the other end until someone timidly asks, “Is this a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, Culture, Current Events, Encouragement, Faith, Family, fine art, home, Humor, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, painting, Relationships, religion
Tagged Christianity, culture, greeting, Jesus, love, telephone
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Desperately Trying to Fit in
I spent far too much time, as a child, desperately trying to fit in. It’s understandable, given that our school system — like our corporate office culture — is designed to homogenize people, reducing everyone’s individuality to a standardization of … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Christianity, church, foreigner, God, love
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The Lies We’re Told
It’s no surprise that we’re lied to all the time. Anyone who follows politics in any manner at all readily acknowledges that politicians lie. And businessmen lie. And mass media magnates lie. And iconic religious celebrities lie. All sorts of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, church, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, decor, devotional, Faith, Family, fine art, home, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, media, money, painting, Politics, spirituality
Tagged Christianity, God, government, lies, mass media, politics
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Blind Obedience
Years ago, a woman proudly described to me what her husband had said about her: “He said I was very strong-willed,” she commented, “and that I needed to be more obedient.” After figuring out that she wasn’t referring to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, church, God, leadership
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“I’m Not Sick — I’m Righteous”
Years ago, I was at a church family camp function when a person new to the congregation sidled gently to my side and began chit chatting. Abruptly, she then said, “I don’t find this church particularly friendly. Do you?” Initially I … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, BeliefNet, Christian, church, friendly, God
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