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What are we?

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) You have set your glory in the heavens. Psalm 8:1 I continue to be mesmerized by this picture of deep space taken by NASA’s new Webb telescope which we put … Continue reading

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A cathedral in space

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) So far, NASA’s new Webb telescope has revealed “cosmic cliffs,” the glittering landscape of a star’s birth, black holes never seen before, a dying star’s final performance, the steamy atmosphere … Continue reading

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It’s one or the other

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) “Do not fear threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:14-15 Whatever you do, don’t let fear rule your heart. To be sure, … Continue reading

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Surprised by Joy

(Click here for a video of John reading this Catch.) Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Psalms 150:5-6) My older son loves to play the drums. He’s … Continue reading

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Go for the gold

You do not belong to yourself. Now there is a radical and revolutionary statement. You will not hear that from any politician, or social media guru, or any sports or movie star, or any business leader today. You may not … Continue reading

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Sweet summer surprise

Marti and I were talking in the kitchen last night as we often do in the evening when we were interrupted by a strange noise. It forced us to stop and stare at each other for a moment. What was … Continue reading

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Walking with God

And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 5:24 KJV Sometimes I just love the King James version of the Bible. Enoch was and then suddenly he was not. How boring to say he … Continue reading

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Jocelyn’s World

My son, Christopher took this picture recently with his cell phone on a walk with Jocelyn, our granddaughter. He texted it to us in a group text along with five other pictures and it could have easily gotten lost in … Continue reading

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Jesus comes in through the window

    Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.  Edith Wharton My wife loves open windows. If she had it her way, she would have our windows open year-round, rain or shine. It’s about the fresh air. I’m … Continue reading

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Render unto God

It’s tax time. Time to render unto Caesar. You know where this comes from. The teachers of the law were trying to trap Jesus and they thought they had the perfect question to do that. So they sent a couple … Continue reading

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