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The heavens proclaim the glory of God; the skies display His craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never not heard.— Psalm 19:1–3, NLT (alt. rendering) There’s power in a pause — in a silent moment. That…
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Friends, Hard to believe Nudgings has been out for a month now. What a joy it’s been to hear how God has used it to bless people — and one moment from those early days has stayed with me. A few days after release, I went to visit a family whose dear wife and mother…
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So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. — Romans 10:17, ESV When Paul wrote those words, few people could read. Most believers heard the Scriptures—not from a page, but from a person. God’s Word was first spoken—passed from mouth to ear, heart to heart. Faith came by hearing because that…
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will. — Romans 12:2, NIV All summer long I kept telling myself I’d get to that fence in the backyard.…
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When I was a kid, I loved watching American Bandstand—Dick Clark on the mic, live bands on stage, people dancing and clapping along to the music. I ended up being a musician myself, and I’m sure those Saturday mornings had something to do with it—for good or for ill. My parents came of age during…
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I am the good shepherd.— John 10:11, NIV My daughter and son-in-law have a German Shepherd named Rio. She’s the smartest dog I’ve ever met—alert, calculating, and watchful. She doesn’t just look at you; she reads you. One glance and she seems to know whether you’re calm or anxious, confident or uneasy. She’s not like…
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Wow… Nudgings: Gentle Whispers, Holy Reminders was just listed as the #1 New Release in Spiritual Meditations on Amazon! I’m so grateful—for every reader, encourager, and friend who has shared these reflections, prayed, or helped spread the word. My hope is still the same: that these pages help people slow down and hear God’s gentle…
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“Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.” — Hebrews 12:15–16 (MSG) When I was a kid, I’d ride with…
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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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The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. — John 1:14, MSG Years ago, when my wife was teaching kindergarteners, I’d stop by her classroom from time to…
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