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March 13, 2011

Psalm 18 for Psalm Sunday

This Psalm looks to the Lord for strength in times of disaster and trouble, so I thought it was appropriate to post today in light of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I have only posted part of the Psalm, but you can click here...

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March 12, 2011

News and a Witness from Japan

I received an email today from my friend who has family in Japan. He provided an update on the situation there from his mom’s perspective. I was so touched by the story of him mom and dad’s ministry there, which continues through him mom even during...

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March 12, 2011

Prayers for Japan and a Hurting World

There’s been another huge natural disaster. The 8.6 earthquake and tsunami in Japan is all over the news. Close to a thousand people have been killed and many more are missing. The tsunami has put the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan in danger of a meltdown....

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March 10, 2011

Patience Kindness Goodness – A Poem about Fruit

As I wrote last Thursday, one of the things I am so thankful for is the Holy Spirit. He is such a blessing in my life and helps me in so many ways. It seems only appropriate to take another Thankful Thursday to continue my...

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March 9, 2011

The Beginning and End of Discipline

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which is a period of 40 days (not counting Sundays) until Easter. Traditionally, Christians (as least in the liturgical denominations) have given up something for Lent in order to participate in and better understand the sacrifice of...

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March 7, 2011

Music Monday Extra – Shelter

On the way home from work, listening to Jars of Clay, the song “Shelter” reminded me of how awesome it was to hear them sing this last night. This is a song about the community of believers. Not only do we have God to walk with...

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March 7, 2011

Worshipping Christ in Music

The Rock and Worship Roadshow in Portland was awesome! And for the most part, very loud! The evening started with a wonderfully intimate session with Jars of Clay. Because we had VIP tickets, we were treated to an acoustic performance and a question & answer...

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March 6, 2011

Psalm 98 – Sing a Song of Praise

Today I’m going to the Rock and Worship Roadshow, and so I thought it would be appropriate to post a Psalm about singing praises to the Lord. All of the bands that are playing at the show sing many wonderful songs of praise. I am...

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