Tag Archives: strength

fight the good fight

So if we are not called to conquer and fix the world, if we are not called to hate and fight our enemies, then where exactly is our fight? Take a moment to read and meditate upon the armor of … Continue reading

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paradoxical weakness

Paradox defined: something having contradictory properties… In a precious little book of Puritan prayers and devotions compiled by Arthur Bennett titled The Valley of Vision, the author shares the following in the opening devotion of the same name … Let … Continue reading

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all is well … just different

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven— A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.                        … Continue reading

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glorifying God in the midst of the cancer journey

Since much of this info is spread over many blog posts over the last two and a half years, I wanted to share the story of this cancer warrior’s journey in a single recap post … I am heading toward … Continue reading

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wrestling with the definition of success

I came across this definition of success in some lunch time reading Friday … and to me; it seems to be a somewhat biblically grounded definition … not your typical health and wealth definition.  Read, consider and leave your feedback … Continue reading

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refreshed and setting new physical goals

It has been over 18 weeks since my last chemotherapy treatment and with every day that passes chemo-free I feel myself regaining both strength and energy.  While in the midst of bi-weekly chemo treatments, you don’t truly realizing how you … Continue reading

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on eagle’s wings … bless the LORD!

Bless the LORD, O my soul! The Lord seems to enjoy using the image of the eagle as a symbol of His strength and might at work … Bless the LORD, O my soul,            and … Continue reading

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