Category: divine guidance
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Seeing the Truth
“One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” –John 9:25 One of my favorite Biblical scenes recalls a day when Jesus restores sight to a man who has been blind from birth. The narrative fills the entire ninth chapter of John’s gospel. In it, the author describes the most hands-on Read more
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Living with the Questions
“As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?’–John 9:1-2 Ten years ago this month, I visited the community where three wonderful chapters of my life began. A few days after our wedding, Lori and I Read more
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Learning From Him
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”–Matthew 11:29 In officiating at funerals, I often open with these words of Jesus: “Come unto me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens.” That message has always Read more
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The Place to Turn
“Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.’”–John 6:68 The summer following my sophomore year in college, I worked for a trucking company in Charlotte. A classmate’s father oversaw the tire department and he needed some help for a few months. My job had no connection Read more
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No Time for Words
“While he was still speaking…from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved…listen to him!’” –Matthew 17:5 Among the joys of living close to our grandchildren is the ability to be present for the more ordinary occasions. When our children were growing up, we lived hundreds of miles away from both sets Read more
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Divine Messages
“‘Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?”–Numbers 12:2 The question above is from a conversation between Moses’ two siblings, Aaron and Miriam. Aaron had been by Moses’ side in ministry since his brother’s encounter with God at the burning bush. Miriam was the older sister who looked out Read more