Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice…
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The reason clichés stick around is because they contain truth expressed in interesting or amusing ways. Favorite word for something I like: Cool! Describe yourself in one word. (You know mine.) I'm actually stalling my reading of Vince Flynn's latest The Last Man because I don't want it to be over for another year. What's…
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When the days turn short in light and long on grey, melancholy slips into the psyche of some. Maybe it's the essence of death as winter approaches with its closure for certain flowers, leaves, and even life. I also like to say I was born on the first day of fall and…
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And a time to die . . . (Ecc. 3:2) Thank you to each one of you who took it seriously when I asked for prayer for one of our Thoroughbreds. His name was Caleb's Land, and he was a rich dark brown which often looked black. His rear coronet bands were dusted with…
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I'm rather enjoying Elementary on CBS. Anyone else? Father, I can do nothing apart from you. I rely on you for all things. So thank you for the small stuff along with the huge stuff. Your grace is sufficient. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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My dad taught me about patriotism. I don't honestly know how he did it, but his love for this country permeated his life. Perhaps it was because he was one of the several children of Italian immigrant parents who made their way to Butte, Montana. Some of you might know Butte used to…
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Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Psalm 37:1-2 (NIV)
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The "beat" twangs and strikes a painful chord. The music isn't lively, pretty, sultry, rockin', or solemnly beautiful. It's off key. Sounds wretched. The sun shines, the rain falls, whispers of snowfall dot landscapes, and wind blusters here and there. Routine follows people, silence tracks many. Troubling times lurk,…
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Gone visiting here. God, you're all I'm livin' for. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Isaiah 5:20-21 (NIV)
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