Tag Archives: faith
Life of Luther
“Blood alone moves the wheels of history,” Martin Luther said. It’s true, too. In the Old Testament, blood was required for the remission of sins. Jesus had to spill His blood to atone for our sins once and for all. … Continue reading
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Radical
I’m an adventure seeker by nature. Some may say it’s because I grew up overseas. Some may attribute it to personality. Some may say it depends on the company you keep. I’d agree with all of the above, but more … Continue reading
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Run to Overcome
It’s an American Tale. One of my favorite movies growing up was "An American Tail." I called it "Fievel" and didn't know its true title until adulthood. "An American Tail" is about the Mousekewitz family–they are mice–that immigrate to the … Continue reading
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just the way you are
It’ll be nice to look back on this moment and know that it is over, that this culmination of emotion moved me toward and forward and I am going to be stronger for it and because of it. Right now, … Continue reading
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Playboy=Pansy, Fashion and Foibles
In Thailand, Playboy is a brand name for clothes, hats, jewelry and license plates. True story. It’s not necessarily a magazine here. The playboy bunny is plastered everywhere. I’m not sure if all who don said bunny rabbit know what it means. Maybe it’s best that way.
For the record, all of the cars with Playboy license plates drive like pansies. Playboy=pansy.
If you are going to flash the bunny, at least drive like a playboy. Continue reading
birthday psalm
Something my mom started with me is having a birthday psalm. Whatever age you are that year, the psalm that corresponds to your age is your ‘theme psalm’ for the year. This year I am 23. What a good psalm … Continue reading
treasures in jars of clay
If life isn’t abundant, what is it? Life abundant is the life found and treasured in Christ. Life abundant is stored in jars of clay. Scary is the day when life is separated from Christ and void of abundance and … Continue reading
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In their footsteps
Running in flip-flops is something new for me. But it’s not a novelty for the countless Burmese who’ve had to flee from their own countrymen. Continue reading
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Security guards and doctors without municipal borders
One of our security guards is so sweet, so earnest. He spoke to my roommate and I our first day asking if we could write our names down. He wants to practice English. He capitalizes on every opportunity to speak … Continue reading
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