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2014 Day 297 – Matthew 14

24 Friday Oct 2014

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When we feel all alone in the middle of the storm, we must always remember Jesus is there right beside us. When the disciples were in the middle of a storm on the lake, they thought they were all alone facing the real possibility of death. But even in the middle of that lake Jesus went to be with them. Matthew 14:27, But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage it is I. Don’t be afraid.” Christ’s presence in our lives is always there. We are never alone and we must always recognize the desire to be with us in all circumstances is His.

2014 Day 272 – John 2

29 Monday Sep 2014

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The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine is important for a couple of reasons. For starters, it is the first miracle Jesus performs in public. Second, and far more important, it shows Jesus’ authority and natural ability to lead. When Mary asked Jesus to help, she probably was not asking for a miracle. But she recognized Jesus as someone who could take charge and figure out a solution to the problem. The same goes for the servants who probably didn’t know Jesus, but recognized Him as someone who could be followed. It is no wonder the disciples so readily followed Jesus. His compassion, leadership, and trustworthiness must have been apparent to everyone around Him.

2014 Day 265 – Mark 1

22 Monday Sep 2014

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It is always so comforting to read about Jesus’ compassion and how willing He was to love and heal the brokenness in people. Mark 1:41 shows a great example of this, Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Just like the man with leprosy, Jesus never turns His back on any of us. He is always there standing by our side and never leaving us. We are the ones who fail to recognize His presence and willingness to be there for us.

2014 Day 226 – Proverbs 27

14 Thursday Aug 2014

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Sometimes foolish people are simply foolish and there is nothing we can do to help them. Proverbs 27:22 says, Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him. Ultimately only God can change someone’s heart, mind, and direction in life. The key is to be mindful of how much you personally invest in them. Continue to love people and help them, but do not allow yourself to be drawn into their vortex of drama and destruction.

2014 Day 130 – Titus 3

10 Saturday May 2014

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As we finish up the book of Titus, Paul reminds us of the importance of obedience for those in authority over us. We do not have to agree with everything they say, but we must recognize where their authority comes from and obey the final authoritative decisions made by our leaders. In Titus 3:1-2 Paul says, 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. The second part of the passage hits home when Paul reminds us to slander no one. We have many examples of poor leaders both past and pesent, but slandering does not fix anything. Being peaceful and showing consideration does more to bring about change than harsh and hurtful words that stir up trouble.

2014 Day 103 – Unsung Hero

13 Sunday Apr 2014

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I came across this video a few days ago and thought it would be a good reflection post. The story has no direct spiritual message (in fact, it is a life insurance commercial for a company in Thailand), but it shows the power of selfless service to others. While the Thai man in the video is most likely Buddhist, his actions are good example of Christ and how we should show His love to others. I hope you enjoy the video and maybe makes you think.

 

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2014 Day 19 – Real Emotion

19 Sunday Jan 2014

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Jeremy Cowart is a world class photographer. I recently started following him on Twitter and a new iPhone app called OKDOTHIS he recently launched. A few days ago he Tweeted about a special moment he had with actor John Schneider (the original “Dukes of Hazard” and “Smallville”) during a photo shoot for a TV show. I was not prepared for what I was about to read. I hope you see why I think this was worth sharing. You never really know what is going in someone’s life at any moment. Click on the link below to read this special blog post:

A Rare Connection: My Photo Shoot with John Schneider

From his website: “Jeremy is a Photographer, Entrepreneur and a Humanitarian. He founded a global photography movement called Help-Portrait and recently launched an iPhone App/Social Network called OKDOTHIS. His goal in life is to use his platform, ideas and creativity to inspire and help others in need. Read his official bio here.”

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2013 Day 333 – Sir Nicholas Winston

29 Friday Nov 2013

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John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. The following video is about Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the rescue and passage to Britain of about 669 mostly Jewish Czechoslovakian children in an operation known as the “Czech Kindertransport”. Winton also found homes for these children. The children who were rescued were destined for the Nazi death camps before World War II. Sir Winton never talked about his humanitarian acts to anyone after the war. His acts of sacrifice and kindness were discovered by his wife when she found a detailed scrapbook in his attic in 1988. The video below is a clip of a BBC Program “That’s Life” which aired in 1988.

 

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2013 Day 302 – Unforgettable

29 Tuesday Oct 2013

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Three years ago this past Saturday, my dad passed away from a relatively short battle with cancer. While both of my parents have always meant a lot to me, I always credit my dad for making me the man that I am today. The memory of his life is always one of respected and honor. But the memory of his last year with us is painful. To watch this man suffer and experience the tremendous amounts of pain he endured burns sadness in my heart.

The day before the anniversary of his death, I came across a post on Facebook with the following article. It painted, in pictures, the journey one man took watching his wife succumb to breast cancer. In the three years since my dad’s death, I have never found a closer representation (though far from exact) of what we went through watching my dad suffer. The author warns of the last three pictures, not because of anything graphic, but because he said “the last 3 photos destroyed me”. It destroyed me too.

This Guy’s Wife Got Cancer, So He Did Something Unforgettable. The Last 3 Photos Destroyed Me.

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2013 Day 299 – Ezekiel 8-11, Isaiah 37

26 Saturday Oct 2013

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Even when we are in the middle of trials in our lives, God is our sanctuary. In Ezekiel 11:16 it says, “Therefore say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.’” No matter how dark it seems, God is with us and looks to be the place we can go to find comfort. I would imagine people who are imprisoned for their faith finding God to be their sanctuary when they face torture and confinement. I too often find myself waiting too long to find comfort from God. He wants to be there for me throughout and I need to trust in Him immediately instead of waiting. God is my comforter and in Him is where my trust should be.