Beyond the Blessing

How does Gratitude Fit in with your Regular Habits?

April 27, 2023

There are some habits in life we know we should maintain but sometimes we just don’t. We should floss our teeth every day. The oil in the car should be changed every 5,000 miles. Disposable contacts should be discarded for new ones every month. ...

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Is it Time to Clean up the Hidden Messes in our Hearts and our Homes?

April 20, 2023

There is something tantalizing about bright sunshine and warm air that beckons us to open our windows and let the freshness of spring drive away the staleness of winter. With longer days (and better lighting), many of us experience an urge to ...

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Have you Ever Felt so Fully Focused it was as if Time was Standing Still?

April 14, 2023

It had been raining on and off for all four days of our backpacking trip. I listened to the pitter-patter of water droplets hitting the A-framed tarp above me. My hat and the layers of clothes I wore inside my sleeping bag did little to ward off ...

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Are you Like me and Have Taken this Incredible Gift for Granted?

April 6, 2023

Have you ever taken anything for granted? Maybe it was modern comforts like electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, or trash disposal. Perhaps it was your home, your vehicle, or your health. What about the love of family or a friend? I know ...

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What Special Calling has God been Preparing you to Do?

March 30, 2023

God has a unique plan for each of us. This has been the message I have heard since I was a child. However, I have not always had the confidence I would be ready when He placed this special calling before me. I have been a writer since I ...

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How do we have Authentic Relationships while also Leading Others to Christ?

March 24, 2023

Differing styles of evangelism have been popular throughout the history of the Church. While we still see individual preachers draw a crowd or teams of people hitting the streets hoping to find a stranger open to their message, these methods no ...

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