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To Feel His Pleasure . . . .
“His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,nor His delight in the legs of the warrior;the Lord delights in those who fear Him,who put their hope in His unfailing love.”Psalm 147:10-11
As illness took its toll on my body during the past year, I had to stop counseling.and writing. It is only by God’s grace that I have been able to return to the Counseling Room and, finally, to writing to…
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Easter Reflections . . . .
He is Risen . . . and He’s coming again!
Yesterday morning, Easter Sunday, I looked out our upstairs peek-a-boo window and was delighted to see the white blossoms on our serviceberry tree FINALLY in full bloom. It may seem a small thing to you, but since the beginning of March, as trees erupted into their blossom finery all around our town, our serviceberry stubbornly held its buds so tightly…
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He's Coming Again . . . .
Easter is the season that fills me with the greatest joy. I especially look forward to celebrating Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at my church, as they build toward the drama of Sunday finally coming. Both services focus on the events recorded in the Bible that led up to Christ’s arrest, trial and crucifixion. I appreciate the way they help to deepen our appreciation for Christ’s sacrifice as…
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The Calming Grace of Forgiveness . . . .
One of the blessings of counseling others for the past 30 years, has been the work God has done in my own heart. I have learned that in helping others find and apply the help given in the Scriptures to their minds and hearts, my own life and perspective could not help but be impacted. Over time I have learned to give thanks to God for His love and mercy when disappointment or fear threaten;…
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On Spiritual Regrouping . . . .
Regrouping according to Merriam-Webster: To reorganize (as after a setback) for renewed activity; to alter the tactical formation of a military force
Spiritual Regrouping: Refers to those times when our emotions are running us rather than our faith in Christ. We spiritually regroup when we confess our fears, anger, bitterness, pride, etc, as sin against God. We spiritually regroup when we…
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The Age-Old Dialogue . . . .
The Age-Old Dialogue . . . .
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
It was a simple question asked by my 13-year-old granddaughter, Ellie,“What is the favorite season you have lived in?” that…
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A Meaningful Celebration . . . .
A Meaningful Celebration . . . .
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”John 10:10
It was an honest query asked by a young mom over lunch last week, “How can I help my three-year-old understand the importance of Jesus in Christmas?” that got me thinking. Almost immediately, I found myself back four decades, to when I pondered the very same question as…
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Hope and Direction in Challenging Times . . . .
Hope and Direction in Challenging Times . . . .
In my post, More Than a Bible Study . . . . I wrote in the hope of encouraging you to go deeper in your own walk as you help friends or acquaintances with their problems. Using the guidelines developed over 30 years of helping people face various challenges in the Counseling Room, my goal is to help you:
To go to God, asking Him to “direct the path of our conversation” as you begin your…
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To Lead By Following . . . .
To Lead By Following . . . .
This post is the first in a series that will feature some of the passages that have been especially encouraging to Clients–many of them have also been helpful to me. 🙂
Still groggy from sleep, it took me a moment to recognize that the thought in my mind, was the answer to a question I had been puzzling over the previous three days! I suppose I appeared quite comical, scrambling out of my bed,…
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More Than a Bible Study . . . .
More Than a Bible Study . . . .
This month marks the 11th year since I started blogging on HisGlory SM. With every post (over 300 of them to date), my goal has been:
To “pass forward” some of the lessons God has taught me in the 40+ years I have walked with Him.
To share some of the insights I have gained while helping people in the Counseling Room.
What inspired this post was a phone call from my daughter Amy. I could hear…
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The Age-Old Question . . . .
The Age-Old Question . . . .
It has been months since aligning words on a page came freely. Some refer to it as “writers block”—I liken it to a dam that’s full to bursting but continues to keep the flow of words from finally spilling onto paper. In my case, I believe that it was God withholding the flow of words as He has oriented me toward becoming more of an observer, rather than a writer. In this process, He has also…
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My Job and My Joy . . . .
My Job and My Joy . . . .
It was at 2:45 AM. After attending a very moving Good Friday service the previous evening, I wakened to images replaying in my mind. As lights and shadows danced because of the flickering candles–the rugged wooden Cross draped in purple, was the central focus of every worshiping eye. Just as the service was about to begin, I remembered feeling a “whoosh” of someone moving to sit next to me. It…
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A Lesson From Mary . . . .
Merry Christmas!
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
I was eight-years-old when I got to play Mary in a Christmas pageant. Back then, in 1956, it was common practice to celebrate Christmas with class parties in public schools. When in the third grade, however, each class at my school presented some aspect of the Christmas Story in the school cafeteria. I have no…
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Hope in Dark Times . . . .
Hope in Dark Times . . . .
Praises:
Thank You for the Season of Advent.
For Your Holy Spirit,
Hope found for all in Jesus!
Your Word to me:
‘Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles—
the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”
Isaiah 9:1-2
My Response:
What a grand pronouncement…
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Giving Thanks . . . .
Giving Thanks . . . .
Praises:
Your call to praise Your Name.
Joy in the quiet of now.
Family
Your Word to me:
“Sing the praises of the Lord, you His faithful people;praise His holy name.For His anger lasts only a moment,but His favor lasts a lifetime;weeping may stay for the night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:4-5
My response on this day of Thanksgiving:
With so much turmoil and heartache in the…
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Let Kindness Prevail . . . .
Let Kindness Prevail . . . .
Praises:
The gift of this new day—THANK YOU!Joy in Your Presence.The quiet of now . . . .
Your Word to me:
“Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.My head will not refuse it,for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.”Psalm 141:5
I’ve been thinking a lot about kindness lately; or perhaps I should say, the lack of it modeled in…
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Clothe Yourselves With Humility . . . .
Clothe Yourselves With Humility . . . .
Praises:
Your divine call, my joy.Your Spirit, directs my stepsYou are my sure shelter (Psalm 46)
Your Word to me:
“With pride comes disgrace,but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2
My response:
Living in a time where pride-of-ownership and self-esteem are touted and humility is generally perceived as a sign of weakness, I found it enlightening to look up the definition of humility…
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#"With humility comes wisdom"#faith that pleases god#God&039;s closet of virtues#humility + true freedom
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