Sabbath Sunday: When You’re the Purple Tree
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Sabbath Sunday: When You’re the Purple Tree

When I first saw this picture I focused on the colorful tree on the right. It looked like one of those inspirational quotes “If you can’t stand up, stand out.” It also reminds me of a talk I had with my oldest years ago. He is a kid with a clear sense of right and…

Sabbath Sunday:Simply Put
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Sabbath Sunday:Simply Put

Each Sunday I share an amateur nature picture of mine with a few thoughts about God’s love for you. Are you a praying person? Have you answered the call to be a prayer warrior or an intercessor? It’s not an easy assignment. In fact, without proper perspective, it can be crushing. Your job is to…

Sabbath Sunday: Your New Normal
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Sabbath Sunday: Your New Normal

It’s a new year, time to work on those goals, themes, and for some, resolutions. But for too many, it’s a time to not just look back, but stare and wish for the clock to turn back and stay there. If you’re here today, it isn’t by accident. Every Sunday I share a thought or…

Sabbath Sunday: Beyond the Branches
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Sabbath Sunday: Beyond the Branches

Each Sunday I take an amateur nature shot I took and pair it up with a thought or two about God’s love for you. This just might be my favorite picture of all time.  During a break from the relentless May rains I took a quick drive to Mill Creek Park in Youngstown. I don’t…