Author Archives: Michael G

Are You Listening?

Music Lessons As I was jogging along the path, content to listen to my iPod, a biker suddenly passed me from behind and nearly scared me into the ditch.  I was listening but I was not hearing. I quickly pulled … Continue reading

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6 Marks of Discipleship – #2 Suffer

If you missed the first post in this series, be sure to read it.  It will provide more context around this series. Jesus gives 6 very clear statements about being one of His followers or disciples.  These are not requirements … Continue reading

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It Hurts When I Do This

This week’s discussion is Shaking off feelings of guilt. Bonnie Gray is hosting a blog-and-comment discussion on “keeping faith fresh.” When you have finished reading here, hop over to Faith Barista and join in on the jam session! A man … Continue reading

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Anniversary of Pain

Anniversary of Pain The withered dreams of a lost tomorrow Still haunt the dark of the night Threads of memory replay each sorrow Breathing life into squandered spite If Time’s a Healer and mends the heart Why do the winds … Continue reading

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6 Marks of Discipleship – #1 Hate

If you missed the first post in this series, be sure to read it.  It will provide more context around this series. Jesus gives 6 very clear statements about being one of His followers or disciples.  These are not requirements … Continue reading

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6 Marks of Discipleship – Intro

I understand Student or Protégé; Apprentice or Scholar; but Disciple? This is not a term we use very often outside of our comfortable religious circles.  But it is a common reference in our churches and we talk and write a … Continue reading

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Playing in the Mud

This week’s discussion is How Does Faith Connect to your Happiness. Bonnie Gray is hosting a blog-and-comment discussion on “keeping faith fresh.” When you have finished reading here, hop over to Faith Barista and join in on the jam session! … Continue reading

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Rubber Band Man

A rubber band is worthless until it is stretched.  As it turns out, so are we! If life was always sunshine and roses, we’d already be in heaven – or Hawaii!  But the truth is, we all face the challenges … Continue reading

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Chicken or Egg

Finally, that’s settled! This week’s discussion is How Does Your Faith Affect Your Personality? Bonnie Gray is hosting a blog-and-comment discussion on “keeping faith fresh.” When you have finished reading here, hop over to Faith Barista and join in on … Continue reading

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Pursued and Devoured

There have been times when I wake in a cold sweat, heart pounding and eyes wide open, staring into the darkness of my room.  The fear is real. The pursuit is relentless.  The enemy is within inches of pulling me … Continue reading

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