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John 1:35-51

Read the passage slowly, then ponder throughout the day what God says to you through this passage.  Then read what I saw. John 1:35-51 35 The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. 36 As Jesus walked by, John … Continue reading

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John 1:19-34

Read the passage slowly, then ponder what jumps out at you.  Then read what I wrote John 1:19-34 19 This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?” 20 He came right … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Intimacy and Marriage

Some Thoughts on Intimacy and Marriage I’’m certain you’ve all heard the old adage that men spell intimacy with three letters–SEX.  Women spell intimacy with four letters–TALK.  It’s one of the consequences of original sin.  A man typically thinks you … Continue reading

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John 1:1-18

Take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder what got your attention before you read what I saw in the passage.   John 1:1-18 In … Continue reading

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Psalm 30

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading

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Psalm 29

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading

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Psalm 28

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading

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You’re Invited!

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Fathers Still Irrelevant?

Fathers Still Irrelevant? It has always amazed me how most politicians on both sides of the aisle, can ignore the facts in favor of their bias. It’s even more amazing to me when the field of psychology, in general, can … Continue reading

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Psalm 27

As you open the posting, first take some time and meditate on the verses that follow.  Read them over slowly several times until something catches your attention.  Then ponder on what got your attention before you read what I saw … Continue reading

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