Category Archives: God Relationship

How we change our perspective of our relationship with God

Getting To Know You


“Getting to know you,” was a show tune from the 1951 Rogers and Hammerstein musical The King and I.  The first few lines go like this, Getting to know you; Getting to know all about you.  Getting to like you, getting to … Continue reading

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Merry-Go-Round: New Again


It’s been years since I rode on a merry-go-round.  It goes round and round and never gets anywhere.  Some of the animals go up and down and some stay in one place during the round and round ride.  You get … Continue reading

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I’ll Never Do It Again


How many times have you been been in a pickle, a jam, a rock in a hard place, a  real doozy?  No matter what we do we can’t move away from the problem we are facing.  We try every logical … Continue reading

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Sand and Fruit Snacks


Sand and Fruit Snacks.  Together.  In the Mouth.  Yummy.  At least that is what Keaton, my 1 1/2 year old experienced at the beach on Sunday a week ago.  We were having a great time in the sand when he … Continue reading

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Process of Forgiveness: Part V–Praying to the Lord Who Is Able


Prayer is an act of humbleness toward God.  It is in essence saying, “I can’t, but You can”.  Prayer is a weakness in my life and has been for many years.  I guess I was raised by parents who loved … Continue reading

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Process of Forgiveness: Part IV–Turning to the Lord


There are many voices out there today seeking to get our attention.  We are bombarded daily, hourly, every second of the day with messages that are trying to give us counsel.  “You deserve a break today (food).”  “You have worked … Continue reading

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I’ll never forget speaking in Pennsylvania a few years ago.  I flew into University Park Airport in State College, Penn on Friday afternoon.  It was a very small airport located next to Penn State University, but the closest airport to … Continue reading

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Process of Forgiveness: Part II–Consequences of Choices


I remember being mesmerized by the sight of fire at the age of 5.  I would watch the yellow, red and orange tips of the fire dance around the air and had a hard time taking my eyes off the … Continue reading

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Process of forgiveness: Part I–Everyone Sins


We live in a society where taking responsibility for mistakes is becoming obsolete.  How many people go to the courts and admit wrong.  Ninety-five Percent of people showing up before a judge will plead not guilty to what they have … Continue reading

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Past Enemy Resurfaced


Last night in our small group, one person was talking about a huge hawk they had encountered in their back yard.  We had a similar situation months ago, but the hawk no longer came into our back yard.  Our dog … Continue reading

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