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  • The Holy Spirit Speaks – from Nudges to Fist Bumps

    The Holy Spirit Speaks – from Nudges to Fist Bumps

    The Bible specifically tells us to not be anxious (Philippians 4:6), though there is a big difference between knowing and applying that directive. That’s why it is sometimes nice to get an affirmation (fist-bump) from God when it’s most needed. I was blessed by such an act yesterday morning. Yesterday, as most dads are…

  • Will Your Obituary Tell of Pursuing Greater Desires?

    Will Your Obituary Tell of Pursuing Greater Desires?

    His father was a munitions developer of the 1830’s and Alfred joined him in the business at an early age. At the time, explosives were highly unstable because it was literally black gun powder ignited by a fuse. By the time he was an adult, he was fluent in five languages and well on…

  • Advent 2012: Shining a Light of Inner Peace

    This is a personal reflection of today’s Advent devotion from Great News for Great Joy (download for free now from Desiring God). Please also share your reflections in the comments area. A few years back, I was going through a rough time that was filled with anxiety, fear and hopelessness. I hadn’t lost faith…