May 19th, 2015 
“Rain, Rain go away, come again another day” —how about mid-summer, when its dry and parched and 100 degrees? For now, waterlogged Dallas gets no break, with more rain forecasted.
One of the Bible’s most common metaphors, water symbolizes life and spiritual vitality that come from God’s Word. Isaiah writes,
“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making …
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May 1st, 2015 
Have you ever said yes to something you really had no intention of trying? Have you ever said yes to something that you were certain you could NOT do? Well, we have something in common. Both those statements applied to me when a lovely woman encouraged (challenged) me to memorize large parts of scripture. This lovely woman even sent me Janet Pope’s book to help get me started.
No way could this …
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April 28th, 2015 
For two years I devoured 2 Corinthians, memorizing every word—line after line of insights I’d overlooked when reading it. This morning while reviewing several chapters, these words refreshed me and spurred me on:
“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 Paul concludes a section that begins with, “Do not be yoked …
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April 21st, 2015 
A crisp, spring morning, perfect for a catch-up day with my daughter. First on our agenda, a favorite French café—the smell of warm pastries greeted us as we drove up. A sweet reunion with my first-born, reliving our adventures, and totally oblivious to the deception that awaited us. As we got up to leave, trays in hand, an awkward collision occurred with another patron and his tray. Our best manners sprung into action …
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April 17th, 2015 
I know few more powerful solutions to satisfying my spiritual needs of all the spiritual disciplines than memorizing God’s Word. For me, memorization of Scripture is not an end in itself but a means to a greater end; knowing and loving my Savior. It is a time for me to learn what is important to God and to set my mind on things above. I was blessed to grow up in a …
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