Climbing Higher

Baby Steps & Giant Leaps

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.?  True enough.  And so does the journey of a healing heart.  By Your grace, Lord, I recently took a few steps in that direction with a new friend. We were walking together, as we have on numerous occasions in the last six weeks. Talking about...
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All That Glitters…

It was blinding. We were on our bike ride when I saw it.  On the road... way in the distance.  A light... gleaming in the midst of shadows. I was fascinated.  What could be generating such a bright light, right on the pavement?  My fascination grew as we drew closer, because the light never wavered.  It...
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In The Wee Hours…

I love that Time and Space, Lord... in the Wee Hours. That time and space between Dreaming and Waking.  Where no distractions dwell.  Where there is only... You. Where I can express my love to You from its well in my heart.  With nothing and no one competing for my attention. Like this morning. How...
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We Need Spiritual Fireworks, Lord!

It's July 4th.  The celebration of Independence Day for our nation.  Ordinarily, it's a day of family picnics and fellowship and fireworks.  Oh, Lord... Has it also been a celebration of the amazing Gift of Freedom? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with their Creator...
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The Sweet Sound of Silence!

I heard the most wonderful story in church today, Lord.  A true story... with Great Truths! Back in the early days of aviation, a pilot was making a round-the-world flight.  About two hours into the latest leg of his journey, he heard the noise those early pilots dreaded. The gnawing of a rat.  It must have...
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Life in the Molasses Lane

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Divine Appointments in Unlikely Places

Thanks to You, Lord, we saved a life today! But only -- only -- because You sent us to the Right Place at the Right Time! We have resumed our favorite bicycle ride near our house here.  A scenic ride along a beautiful river.  A narrow, tree-lined road without much traffic.  We cover the eight-plus...
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Beauty Beyond Betrayal – Part 2

It's hard to imagine, Lord.  Can there really be Beauty beyond the brutality of betrayal? The friend I wrote about yesterday is still reeling from the pain of her "friend turned enemy."  What the name for that?  Frenemy? This particular "frenemy" doesn't know You, Lord... at least, not yet.  She's lost.  So it's no surprise that she's...
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Beauty Beyond Betrayal – Part 1

There's no "sugar coating" a betrayal.  It leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Unless we submit to Your prescriptions, Lord.  You are the Great Physician, after all.  Great for whatever ails us. Even betrayal. A dear sister and I spent a lot of time with You today, Lord.  Asking for Your help in making...
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Unleashing Your Power

Maybe I'm like... ... a 3-year-old filly approaching Churchill's starting gate, thrilled to put all that training to work in a race that will be over in minutes. ... a NASCAR driver in the pole position in the Daytona 500, revving my engines and awaiting the green flag in a race that will last only hours. ... a long-distance runner determined to...
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