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Book Read: Undaunted
Finished!! Such an inspiring read written by Christine Caine, the Director of the A21 Campaign which rescues women and children from sex trafficking. I was inspired by the story of how impossible it seemed to begin rescuing 27 million women and children out of sex trafficking. It’s a David and Goliath story that will inspire…
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Book Read: Seeing Through The Fog
Another story finished! This one is about Ed Dobson, retired pastor now living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. I’ve learned much reading this book. A leader once busy teaching and leading others, now forced to rely on others even to simply button his shirts. Chapter titles include… “When God is Silent, Forgiveness, Worry, Healing, Giving Thanks,…
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Reversing Your Death Spiral
I attended the Global Leadership Summit this year again. Here’s one golden nugget… Reversing the Death Spiral of a Leader – Dr Henry Cloud (From his book: “Boundaries for Leaders“) Leaders don’t blame, they are instead good stewards and take ownership in leading people. A leader needs to be in charge of him or…
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Empty My Hands
Got this song in my head… I’ve got voices in my head and they are so strong And I’m getting sick of this oh Lord, how long Will I be haunted by the fear that I believe My hands like locks on cages Of these dreams I can’t set free But if I let these…
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Forgiveness
This song is on my brain… It’s the hardest thing to give away And the last thing on your mind today It always goes to those who don’t deserve It’s the opposite of how you feel When the pain they caused is just too real It takes everything you have to say the word… Forgiveness…
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Your Religion Is What You Do With Your Solitude | Cru Press Green
“Usually I’m really good at skimming over great spiritual truths. But for some reason when I read that sentence from Tim Keller’s Counterfeit Gods, it stopped me in my tracks…” Read… Your Religion Is What You Do With Your Solitude | Cru Press Green.
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Deep-Spirited Friendships
“Love each other, be deep-spirited friends” (Philippians 2:1, MSG). I have been incredibly blessed by deep-Spirited friends who don’t jump to offer advice, but instead, we employ the power of appropriate questions, extend grace, and openly share our personal journeys of following Jesus, including our triumphs and struggles. It’s taken a bit to get here…
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You Can Never Get Enough?
Oh how I know this… Our hearts always long for more. May our longings lead us continually in our loving Creator and Saviour’s direction so that we will indeed arrive into that perfect place of rest, community, completeness…: our eternal home! Walking and talking and learning and growing with Him here and now is a…
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Tired and Worn?
A friend reminded me of this song today. If you are worn, this too may be your song…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 