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Friends, Today’s the day — Nudgings: Gentle Whispers, Holy Reminders is now available on Amazon! This book began with a few reflections in my journal about the ways God was nudging me — gentle reminders of His grace and presence. I shared a few of them on my blog and social media, and over time…
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Friends, I have some exciting news — my new book, Nudgings: Gentle Whispers, Holy Reminders, will be available on October 15 on Amazon. I never set out to write a book. I just started journaling the ways God was nudging me — small reminders of His presence and grace. When I shared those words on…
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God’s Greatest Sign and Wonder… Is You Jesus once told His disciples, “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20, NIV) We’re drawn to the spectacular—big stories, miracles, and testimonies that move us to tears. We long for worship that gives us goosebumps…
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Momma Bear “Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.” (Proverbs 17:12, NIV) Years ago my family was enjoying a sunny day at the water park, and the four of us were swimming in the lazy river. It wasn’t too deep—you could walk as easily as float—and…
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Delayed, but Not Denied “The Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts…” (Psalm 32:10, NIV) I once heard a line from a grizzled cowboy in Baker City, Oregon, that’s stuck with me—probably because I’ve lived it. He said, “If you’re gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough.” I’ve done things I regret—and made decisions…
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Press On “I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.” (1 Corinthians 2:3, NIV) Recently, I went on a five-day backpacking trip that ended with a brutal 15-mile hike out. The first three miles were straight down—no trail, just loose rock, fallen trees, boulder fields, and steep terrain that punished with every…
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Labels “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV) Have you ever felt labeled? Like someone sized you up, made a snap judgment, and dropped you into a category without giving you a real chance? I have. And…
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Salt and Fight… Light “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:13–14, NIV) Yesterday morning, I was pulling onto a busy road when I felt a nudge—literally. The car behind me bumped mine. I put my car in park and got out to check. No damage. The…
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What Now? “Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no.” (Luke 13:4–5, NIV) Tragedy happens. We live in a world where car accidents steal lives, wars rage, and society fractures under the weight…
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Been With Jesus “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13, NIV) I meet every week with a group of educated young men for Bible study—guys who are genuinely trying to…
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