Thanksgiving Ten inches of pristine fluffy white flakes greeted us thanksgiving morning. In the southwest desert this unexpected dramatic change catches many by surprise. Thankfully Becca had arrived from Texas a day prior and our only challenge was to drive the unplowed roads to UNM to collect Ian. Doug dusted off his cowboy boots because everyone knows they are ideal…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I am now the proud owner of a living, growing SCOBY. For the un-informed a scoby is an acronym for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast. Say what? And begs the question, WHY? A scoby is this weird and mysterious growth that looks gross but is fundamental to making kombucha, a fermented beverage that touts many health benefits. …
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Goodness and Mercy, Forever — Psalm 23:6
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. This week we consider the final verse in Psalm 23. I pray you’ve kept up with your memorization so that the reassuring truths of this passage will also follow you all the days of…
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A place at the King’s table, Psalm 23:5
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. This week in Psalm 23:5, the vivid imagery continues but the metaphor shifts away from sheep and a Shepherd to a picture of even greater intimacy. We’re an invited guest at our Lord’s personal table, a…
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Through the valley,You are with me, Psalm 23:4
Psalm 23:4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. No one gets a pass Every one of us walk through valleys. You certainly don’t need me or a verse in scripture to remind you of that fact….
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