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QTMs for 9/28/19: From Humility To Excellence
Humility is one of those things we may find confusing to define, but I believe we all agree what humility’s absence looks like. I recently read that almost everyone you meet claims to be humble. Yet even while making that claim, they have their eye on the Trinity just in case there’s a vacancy. QTMs … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee for 4/16/18: MIGHT AS WELL FAITH THE FACTS
It is a thing of pleasure to listen to a masterful communicator. Our lead pastor is one. Yesterday morning’s message was a piece of a series, the theme of which is seeing Jesus for who He is, and working to follow in that understanding as authentically as possible. Studying in Luke 18, Pastor Brent ended … Continue reading
QTMs for 6/19/17: 3 WAYS TO MAKE SURE YOUR GET-UP KEEPS GOING
Shower, natch: “Okay, God. Whatcha got for me today?” “The first thing to try when all else fails is again.” I’ve been letting my spirit baste in 2 Corinthians for awhile. 4:7 reads, “But this precious treasure–this light and power that now shines within us–is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak … Continue reading
300-Word Stroll, 1/1/17: A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME
Yes, really. I was on morning-auto, filling the coffeemaker reservoir. As I turned off the faucet I heard a high-pitched sound. I dialed up my ears, and—sure enough. A lone cardinal was singing full-voice. Cheery. Bright. Joy-filled. The longer I stood listening, the louder it sang. Morning-auto. Doing The Things, mind in standby, thinking ’16 … Continue reading
QTMs for 7/14/16: KNOW WHEN TO SHUT TO THE UP.
That’s the second part of the statement that pulled me up short just now. Well, okay, I embellished it a little. The first part reads, “Your mouth can block your blessings.” So, put together, it reads, “Your mouth can block your blessings; know when to shut up.” Your mouth can block your blessings; know when … Continue reading
Q(uiet) T(ime) M(usings) for 11/4/15: “YEAH? WELL, I’M SICK OF BEING GOOD!”
That’s just one of those statements I screamed at my parents. I did. I said it and I meant it. HeeYAHah–every word! I tell ya, I’ve had it with people who live just as they please, cheating on everything from taxes to ‘working from home’ to taxes to—did I mention taxes? They take advantage of every … Continue reading