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Dour Grapes

Human beings move through the day in emotional rhythms. Most moments are reactive or distracted.


But occasionally a quiet opening appears

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Meek = Power

Nope— if my purpose is posture, I’ve gotta be willing to give it away.

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The Message

Just because we can get away by standing aside in today’s culture doesn’t mean doing so isn’t having an impact on your light or someone else’s light.

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The Sharp Turn

Just because we can get away by standing aside in today’s culture doesn’t mean doing so isn’t having an impact on your light or someone else’s light.

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Stop Now!

Before you know it 30 minutes have passed and you forgot it’s beautiful outside.

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What about Me?

The unseen life is not forgotten in heaven. Your light is not a “thing” you ask to be recognized.

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When Productivity Becomes Identity

Here I am, in between graceful spiritual practice while needing to feel old-kingdom useful.

So, the truth?

You do not work for belonging.
You work from belonging.

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Perspective

What Paul is saying is he gets the situation stinks, but stop giving it power, and don’t ask me for mine.

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The Flock

The Greek word eudokēsen means more than just "agreement." It means delight, purpose, and choice.

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I Need This!

…and you know what? I smiled and slept— partially healed and excited about the lesson I was about to learn!

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Let Go

Not every battle needs to be fought. Sometimes just let it go, and it might go too.

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The Fourth Watch

The end of this story proves to me, that faith renewed, restores order. It’s never the other way around.

For when the disciples finally recognized Jesus— truly recognized him, the storm disappeared.

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Live From Galilee!

Degrees of faith— Jesus approaches walking on the water — a deliberate echo of God’s dominion over chaos (Genesis 1, Psalm 77). Their fear isn’t only of the storm itself; it also reveals that they have not yet learned to recognize His presence in the midst of fear.

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I Sing

Surrender is worship. It is grace. It allows us to be present and ready for what is to come rather than be a victim of it.

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Trust

“This is the orb at rest, holding all its potential within. The orb does not reward excitement. It responds to coherence… and when it does, you’ll know your path has been cleared.”

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Your Way

David reminds God’s people that appearances are not the final truth—God is actively guiding the lives of those who trust Him.

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To Surrender is to Rise

Think of the grace of the eagle. It soars effortlessly during its busiest time of the day. His ascent is without faulter even when the wind grows turbulent.

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