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Portable Sunshine
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen.” –Hebrews 11:1 It’s a beautiful day. I’m gritting my teeth as I write this. Declaring this day beautiful is roughly the equivalent of looking around … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Gratitude, Trust
Tagged assurance, belief, carping, cheer, complaining, confidence, ebullience, entitlement, exultation, grace, gratitude, negative, optimism, peevishness, petulance, positive thinking, sunshine, trust, visualization, whining
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Jesus Loves the Homeless
“I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful, but I never read in either of them, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.” –St. Augustine I am truly blessed. … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Gratitude, Ministry
Tagged alcoholics, clothing, compassion, destitute, drug addicts, feed, food, generosity, giving, grace, homeless, impoverished, indigent, kindness, love, outreach, shelter, street people, vagrants
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Fresh Blessings
I went out to the Columbia Sportswear warehouse this morning. It sits near the mouth of the Columbia River on the border with Washington State, receiving freight there along with a hundred other warehouses. The whole area is a huge … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude
Tagged blessings, character, gratitude, jobs, professionalism, respect, trust, work
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Delores
I met a street person named Delores as I was biking down NE 33rd Street several nights ago. As I was crossing the bridge over Interstate 5, there she was, pushing a shopping cart, looking haggard. I couldn’t help feeling … Continue reading