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God’s Refining Fire

The prophet Jeremiah begged the Israelite people to return to God. If they didn't, he warned that the Lord would allow great armies to burn Israel's cities and destroy the land. "The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they make his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitants." Jeremiah 2:15 (KJV) What does this prophecy mean? The Living Bible translates "young lions" as "great armies." In this verse, Jeremiah the prophet is… Read More

Fear of Crossing Life’s Bridges

Do you ever hesitate to cross a bridge? What are the reasons we fear to do this? The other side may be an unfamiliar place. You may ask, "Where will the path lead us? What unknowns will we face?"What are the reasons we fear life's bridges?We're uncomfortable when the way ahead of us leads to uncertainty. Our anxiety heightens as we step into foreign territory that brings major disruptions to our lives. Perhaps we are… Read More

Seeking the Wrong Refuge

My husband stepped down into the garage and spotted something black. A strange object had become wedged between the wall and the recycle bin. At first he thought it was a rock. When he looked closer, he discovered it was a box turtle. How did this happen? How did a box turtle wind up in our garage? I was mystified until I remembered we had recently replaced our garage door. Our garage was open for… Read More

Remedy for Pandemic Boredom

Local trips can provide great relief. We may not be able to travel to foreign countries right now. Still, we may benefit from a change of scenery. Occasionally, local trips to nearby towns can offer a refreshing change The garden at the Raleigh Little Theater is open to visitors. This week, my husband and I took off for parts unknown. (At least, they were unknown to us.) We discovered a lovely, hidden garden behind the… Read More