Finding Wisdom Among Deceit

In life, we are often faced with choices about which path to follow. People can give us a lot of advice on which choice to make, but some of this advice can steer us down the wrong path. Sometimes people with malicious intent can seem well-meaning and authentic, but their true motive is to deceive […]

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A Child is Born

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the […]

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Vignettes—Humbling

Power and position. He stared in the mirror, proud of himself. Yet he felt uneasy. There was something unsettling deep inside him, something drawing him to a place without power and prestige to give of his time and resources. Why would he humble himself and stoop to such a lowly place? He belonged in the […]

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Vignettes—Forgotten

The air chilled him to the bone. He pulled his coat tighter around himself as he walked, making his rounds. Another lonely night shift in the deserted office building, watching and waiting. He stopped to look out the window at the dark sky above. The night seemed so long waiting for dawn. Hope seemed so […]

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Vignettes—If Only

If only there was wisdom to help me understand. If only there was someone to provide counsel for difficult decisions. If only there was someone to provide strength to do the right thing. If only people would not judge just by what they see or hear. If only there was someone who would see me […]

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Vignettes—Impossible

“It would take a miracle,” he said as he slowly sat on a rickety chair in front of the fireplace. He set his cell phone on the end table and looked at his friend. “It’s hopeless. Nothing is going to change.” His friend joined him and watched the glowing embers. He sat silent for a […]

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