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Free To Be Me

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1 Everyone who accepts the price paid for their freedom, will walk free all the days of their life.  The captor that once had all the power and leverage, now has no claim. The chains of lies, anger, hatred, hopelessness, self loathing, human approval,…

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Peace Out

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.” John 16:33 I looked out at this sunset from Joyuda Beach in Puerto Rico last month.  The peace of that night is the peace I needed today.  I wanted the kind of peace that opens up my mind and heart to…

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Jackpot

Generally, I would not consider myself to be a gambler. But, when the Powerball lottery is high, I will bet $10 on some tickets. If someone is going to win, why not me? I know how to handle money. I work in the accounting field and I understand finances. I’ll let myself fantasize (for about…

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Burning Up

When your soul is lit, the flame drives you to run after your passions and dreams. You strive to achieve and you always believe. You may stumble some and you may run low at times,  but you won’t give it up. It is as if you can see the fulfillment of your objective despite  distance…

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Pick A Card

I walked in to the offices of a non profit organization over 10 years ago.  I came in to take over their accounting and I didn’t think much farther than getting through the interview that day.  I never thought I would hang out that long or that one of my best friends in the world…

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He Is Here

If He did not mean this,  He would not have said it. But He means it. I am not inhabiting a desolate place that is empty, and devoid of life. My life here is not hopeless and bleak. The Presence of Christ makes that impossible. Even if I feel that I’m alone. In verse 20…