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A little respect can go a long way. I just realized I have this unchecked, underlying hostility for one woman in our neighborhood. Without going into detail here, she thinks I took some liberty with her property that was “crossing … Continue reading

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Looking through the Spirit’s eyes

 Jump in the mess of human lives undressed  And sin unconfessed… and see beauty.  Look at the sea of misfits and misery  And cry ’til you bleed… and see beauty.  That’s what God does!  That’s what God does!  That’s what … Continue reading

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Pharisee Alert

I have a built-in Pharisee alert that typically sounds off whenever I throw back to the judgmental, condescending, legalistic attitudes that characterized much of my early Christian experience. You may remember I’m a recovering Pharisee, which means I will never … Continue reading

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Showing respect where respect is due

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) Show proper respect to everyone, love the family … Continue reading

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The importance of staying broken

There’s a way to look at the world and especially the people in it that sets you apart. Sadly, it becomes the way many Christians, who, because they are trying to separate themselves from their own messes, end up staying … Continue reading

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Connect and be connected

I woke up this morning feeling a really strong connection to my bed. We had a hold on each other that didn’t want to let go. My bed really wanted me, and I must say it was nice to be … Continue reading

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Soul connection

If your caller ID says the police department is calling, it’s probably a good idea to pick up. With Chandler not here now, it kind of changes the dynamic of the things that run through my mind before I answer … Continue reading

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Locked on and engaged!

It’s one thing to connect; it’s another thing to engage. We’re talking about connecting with one another this week, but for me, I have to go further than connecting. Connecting is like talking to someone; engaging is putting your whole … Continue reading

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A wet connection

It’s such a strange sensation for September in southern California. I woke up to a sound I couldn’t place at first. We’ve been in a heat wave so all our windows are wide open and the fan is on in … Continue reading

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Connecting in a crowd

Living around lots of people can have a numbing effect on your relationships. It’s required by the mere fact of sheer numbers. You can’t be in close proximity to hundreds of people every day and connect to all of them. … Continue reading

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