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Linda Kruschke on life and death, faith and fearlessness, music and poetry
God’s Word
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
Revelation 12:11 (NIV).Search My Blog
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Category Archives: Christian Living
So It Ends, and So It Begins
It began in the Westin Hotel pool on Maui. Well, truth be told, it began with a prayer four months earlier, the day I decided it was time to end 40 years of intense aquaphobia. I asked God to help … Continue reading
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Tagged dVerse Poets Pub, Fear, Fish, Haibun, Haiku, Hawaii, Maui, Overcoming, Phobia, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Prayer, Snorkeling
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If I Was the Potter
If I was the potter instead of the clay, what tools would I use to fashion a beautiful vessel? And what kind of vessel would I create? A lovely vase? An intricate teapot? Or perhaps a practical bowl? I suppose … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Clay, Faith, God, Hope, Isaiah, Life, Potter, Sanctification, Trials
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Hold Fast to Righteousness
As Christians, it’s important that we don’t rely on our self-righteousness—our own good works—for salvation. Though holiness and righteousness are important, they can’t save us. And yet we must hold fast to our righteousness. This truth is illustrated in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dwight Yoakam, Faith, Jesus, Job, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Truth
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God’s Perfect Timing
God’s timing is perfect. I keep forgetting that. Patience is not a virtue I come by naturally. Almost a year ago, pain in my left shoulder and arm sent me to my new primary physician for a solution. As a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christian, Faith, Frozen shoulder, God's Provision, God's Timing, Healing, Health, Hope, Jesus, Life, Patience, Prayer, Trials, Truth
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Light and Momentary Troubles
Originally posted on Anchored Voices :
Therefore we do not lose heart.?Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly?we are being renewed?day by day.?For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.…
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No Comparison
When was the last time you compared yourself to someone else? Be honest—it was pretty recent, wasn’t it? For me, it was just yesterday. In this social media age the tendency seems to be getting worse. But the comparison … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian Living, Comparison, Faith, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Possessions, Productivity, Talents, Trials
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My One Word 2019
To treasure something means “to regard or treat as precious; cherish.” Dictionary.com. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (NIV). I have decided that for 2019 my “One Word” to guide my thoughts, words, and actions is Treasured. A lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherish, Christ, Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Hope, Jesus, Life, Love, One Word, Sin, Treasured
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The Real Light
It’s the darkness. And the cold. But mostly the darkness. I know we have passed the winter solstice and the days are getting longer, but sunrise at 7:51 a.m. and sunset at 4:36 p.m. still makes for a very short day and … Continue reading
Invest a Penny
Yesterday I attended a wonderful all-day seminar put on by author and speaker Bo Stern. The title of the seminar was Speakology. Bo shared tips for women who want to speak publicly to share the Gospel of Jesus—tips on both … Continue reading
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Tagged Bo Stern, Faith, God, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Life, Love, Matthew, Parable of the Talents, Talent
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For the Love of Coffee
I love coffee. I do live in the Pacific Northwest, after all, and coffee is a big deal here. But unlike many coffee snobs I know, my favorite is a simple cup of Yuban drip coffee with a splash of … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Coffee, Faith, God, Gospel, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Life, Peace, Truth, Weariness, Word of God, Writing
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