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Love the Questions

Published April 22, 2015 Updated October 10, 2018 4 Comments

So often, my heart is full of questions. Should I do this? Or maybe that? What should I be doing in my life? What's next? How then should I live my life? Answers aren't always easy to come by. For this reason, I love this quote by Rainer Maria Rilke. Is your heart full of questions? Today, I simply want to remind you that you are not alone. Let's do our best to be patient as we wait on God's leading, and learn to love the questions themselves. … Read More...

Filed Under: Encouragement Tagged With: Quotes

The Gift of Time: How Do You Spend It?

Published December 10, 2013 Updated September 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

From Ephesians 5…“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God…Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” What would you do if you were suddenly told your bank accounted would be credited each and each day with $86,400? At the end of the day, what you didn’t use would be lost, not to be regained. Take a moment to think of it, if you will. Now, I’m a frugal Lutheran teacher with a thrifty heritage … Read More...

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A Biblical Version of Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Published May 28, 2013 Updated January 09, 2021 127 Comments

When I was a senior in high school, I received a hardcover copy of Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. It's a classic, and one that I think many graduates receive. However, in all the years of reading this book, I haven't read any quite like mine. Why, you ask? It's simple. My copy of the book has Bible verses that correspond to the story handwritten on every page to create a Biblical version of Oh, the Places You'll Go. My gift was from Steve and Anita Mueller. Years ago, they were members at our church in San Antonio. I remember going over to their house during late church, so we … Read More...

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