Two Sides of One Coin

2297) There are times in life when we live in a pocket of conflict with others. These times are a vulnerability for me because I’ll do just about anything to avoid them. As much as I try this, there are situations when it cannot be avoided. This leaves my spirit in a place of tension,
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Peace

2295) As I think about the topic of peace, I feel somewhat defeated. This is because when something is “boiling” around me, it’s hard not to boil along with it. If I’m honest with myself, I can admit that I cannot conjure up peace. It is often foreign to my thoughts and feelings. I cannot
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Growth Can Be Hard to Measure

2294) When we see living things day by day, it’s easy to miss the growth within the package of living cells. As you know, it’s because growth can be very slow, and yet, it’s happening. 2 Peter 3:18 tells us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We
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Even Though

2293) I have been reading about St. Francis of Assisi recently, and he said, “I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 reflects Assissi’s words. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Even though I make bad choices.
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The Size of Light

2292) There have been times in my life when I have struggled with thinking that what I am doing for the Lord is insignificant. After all, I’m not a powerful preacher. My books don’t stay for weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. I don’t appear on multiple media outlets with a huge following.
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Plaited

Plaited 2291) If you have been a long-term reader of these “minute” devotions, you’ve learned a lot about me. Here’s something you don’t know. I can “plait” or French braid my hair but cannot do other’s hair. Usually, people can do others’ but not their own. Plaiting involves taking strands of hair and braiding them,
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Draw Near

2290) I’m a dog lover. I see them as a blessed gift God has given us. (As I’m sure many animal lovers can say.) My dog, Cayce, is easily scared. I’m not sure why this is because he’s had no trauma in his life, but he is. When Cayce’s scared, he’ll jump up at me
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He Knows

2289) Because I was raised in the church and the Bible, I have spent a lot of time pondering things. For example, I can remember when I was small, wondering if God already knows everything, why pray? Or, can God make something so big, he can’t move it? I know the fundamental answers to these,
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A Step Back

2288) When I look at verses like Proverbs 1:7, I sometimes think, this verse isn’t about me. Why? The verse says, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Certainly, I have the “fear” or reverence for the Lord, but it is the second part of this verse
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Groundwork

2287) “Hacks” are trendy right now. They seek to make things easier and even more efficient. I have found several hacks that I have incorporated. However, many things in this life should be done from the bottom up. In other words, the groundwork must be done for the goal to be successful and of lasting
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