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Plain and Simple
“Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.” Habakkuk 2:2 Two words stick out to me in this directive to Habakkuk. “Plainly” and “correct.” I wonder why God thought it important … Continue reading
While we wait
Habakkuk had a complaint against God. If I’d been given a name like Habakkuk, I would complain, too. Actually, in his native tongue, Habakkuk is a beautiful name that means embracer, or one who embraces. It suggests the picture of … Continue reading
Praying priests
Prayer is a vital part of bringing God’s will on earth to fruition, or as Jesus taught us: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). That would indicate that our prayers … Continue reading
Ambassadors of the Gospel of Welcome
I commission you all today as ambassadors of the Gospel of Welcome — Grace Turned Outward. What that means is that you are representatives of a message of good news about God. This is important because most people have an … Continue reading
Love and need
Please give me a drink. John 4:7 I am thirsty. John 19:28 We worship a God who became a vulnerable human being. Superman had his kryptonite. Samson lost his hair. Jack Frost relinquished his wintry powers to become the town … Continue reading
Dedicating the wall
Nehemiah ended his official duties as builder of the wall around Jerusalem by calling for a dedication ceremony during which they purified the priests, the people and the wall. He then led a celebration that consisted of two choirs of … Continue reading
Wild goose chase
by Marti Fischer [The “Wild Goose” is the name in Celtic Christianity for the Holy Spirit, the person of the Trinity which is the indwelling Spirit, the immanence of the divine in the real world. The Wild Goose is the … Continue reading
Dealing with codependency
There were times, during Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, when the people got discouraged and came close to giving up. Whenever we attempt to address some weakness in our lives – be it an addiction, a sinful attitude, … Continue reading
Changing my default setting
I grew up in a home of well-intentioned people who were anxious because there was never enough: never enough money for what we wanted to do, never enough time to be spontaneous, never enough forgiveness for when we did something … Continue reading
Man down
A member of the Catch Ministry’s Vanguard may be momentarily down, but her resilience shines through while the four other members of the Vanguard continue to lead an army of believers in support of the vision, demonstrating their unwavering strength.
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