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Maintaining Spirituality in the Midst of the Human Condition: A Reflection for First Responders
For more than three decades, I have walked in the shoes of a first responder. I initially entered the profession seeking life experience and a deeper understanding of the human condition. At the time, I was searching for clarity about… Continue reading
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Do You Have 8 Minutes?
I feel the need to repost this article. A week ago Sunday, I wish someone had asked for 8 minutes. Instead, a choice was made that has affected many lives. 8 minutes is a code for, “I need you” or… Continue reading
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Caring for the Soul God Provided You.
A phrase we hear a lot these days: self-care. Sometimes it means something very helpful, like rest, boundaries, prayer, therapy, friendship, or taking a walk. Other times, self-care gets reduced to buying something because “I deserve it and it brings… Continue reading
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Prayer That Sounds Like a Conversation
If I’m going to be honest, there are days I feel like I have a pretty good handle on life. I work on making lists. If I’m lucky, I get to check a few things off. For a brief and… Continue reading
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Everyone has a story.
That may sound simple, but it is one of the most important truths we can remember when we meet another person. Every person we encounter carries a life experience we cannot fully see. Behind each face is a journey made… Continue reading
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Musings from a Chaplain, Part II
I wrote to you about storms. I meant every word. But I have been thinking since then, and I realize there are things I left unsaid. I told you that God called you into this service. That is true. But… Continue reading
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The Storms of Life….
Musings from aChaplain, In Oklahoma, we know storms that affect the land and life. In our reality, we need to acknowledge that God is the one who has called us into His service. The calling we accepted, guides us into… Continue reading
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Simple Truths
Every day we have the opportunity to interact with anyone who comes across our path. I have always heard the quote, treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO. The simple truth is we become guests in people’s… Continue reading
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Do you have 8 Minutes? It could change a life
Do you have 8 minutes? 8 minutes is a code for, “I need you” or “Are you available?” 8 minutes doesn’t seem like a lot of time. If you can give someone 8 minutes, you can change a life. We… Continue reading
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What we are to do.
I sit in reflection this evening. I am always sending out emails that are not necessarily positive. These emails, they often contain prayer request for those in need. “IN NEED”. What does that really mean? In the Basic Instruction Book… Continue reading
Messy Believer 