3 “He restores my soul; He leads me in the path of righteousness for His Name’s sake.“ The Benefit of scripture memory Welcome to week 3. I hope and pray that you are experiencing the benefit of scripture memory and deeper study. For me, when dwelling on a particular chapter or verse, it saturates my thinking and colors the rest…
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Green pastures, quiet waters, Psalm 23:2
Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters… The Picturesque Scene Picture it… Green pastures and quiet waters. I grew up in rural central Pennsylvania, where green pastures and quiet waters were not uncommon. In the desert southwest, where we have stone yards, cactus and hard, parched ground the scene may be…
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The Lord is my Shepherd, Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23 — Familiar Comfort If you grew up in church, or if you’ve been to a funeral, you’re probably already familiar with this Psalm. Sometimes an old familiar passage like this one can tempt us to think it doesn’t apply to us today. Or we pass over it…
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Balloons or Bust
Their exuberance and commitment was a TEN. Eight Baylor seniors, led by my crazy, energetic daughter, invested three precious days, road tripping over 1600 miles round trip, to witness opening day of the renowned Albuquerque balloon fiesta. With no sleep, fueled by roadside snacks, kombucha and coffee, the determined kids drove through the night to our home. Balloons or…
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Join me for More!
Trapped I’m lying flat on my back on a yoga mat. It’s purple, clammy and smells of disinfectant. The instructions I hear, intended to help me to relax, are not having that effect. I notice that the escape route to the door that I had strategically mapped out has now closed. My comfortable space and inconspicuous location has also disappeared….
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