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Devotions from Judy’s heart Last weekend on our 7 ½ hour trip to Michigan I slept at least 5 of those hours. I could not keep awake and was so groggy….maybe just catching up from family time during the month of July. I was in a deep sleep and had several dreams. The only…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart How easy it is to tell God how we think He should do things according to our own preferences. Each of us may have in mind what we think is a perfect worship service or the best way to do something. But the problem is not everyone else will agree…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart I’m sure we have all met people that left a lasting imprint on our lives. When we were in Michigan we met the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran at their 125th anniversary celebration. I was struck by the warmth and love that he expressed to all those around him. He went out…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart as I sat by Lake Superior At Presque Isle I looked out at a large island and some inlets but couldn’t see on the other side. Everything looked so beautiful in the morning mist but much was hidden too. I thought of Glory and the remainder of my days on earth.…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart This morning Al and I drove to Presque Isle where we have spent many mornings in the years past. It is a special holy place to us, as God has often spoken to us there, giving us direction for the future. In between the dark clouds, we saw the sunrise over…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart I just got back from sweeping the deck, patio, and long steps down to the lake. Also, did some weeding as I see greens peeking up between the rocks where they shouldn’t be.. Today I am still catching up as I have let things go for over 3 weeks in order…
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Judy and I live an intentional contemplative lifestyle here on the lake. I call ourselves a “monk and a nun.” A monk has been described as someone who lives on the edge of the culture, but for the sake of the culture, acting as a kind of watchmen. Their call is to speak into the culture, giving a…
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. Devotions from Judy’s heart Sometimes we need to admit we don’t know and to ask an expert. Even Jesus disciples weren’t able to cast out demons from a boy and Jesus told them this kind came out by prayer and fasting only. Jesus is the supreme expert!! Lately we have needed an expert too….like…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart As you received the picture of us tye-dyeing our shirts, you can see how we put rubber bands in many places throughout the shirts. Then we sprinkled on the dye and let it sit overnight before washing and seeing the beautiful results. I thought of how it is much like our…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Sometimes it seems like many things go wrong at once and yet we are told to be thankful for trials. The other day, after getting our new boat home, through the channel and into our lake and dock, the new motor would not start. The grandkids were disappointed as we were…