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Sentiment, Nostalgia…and Grief
If I may process some thoughts aloud… What is it that causes us to cling to our pasts? It even seems that the worst of pasts is still clung to in the high points, perhaps a unique Christmas or a … Continue reading
5 Years Later…Still Sacrificing!
It’s been nearly 5 years since I closed out the Heartfelt Mind-Meld. Truthfully, I didn’t feel like I had much more to share. When something did come to mind, it seemed to leave before I could get it down. And … Continue reading
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Tagged perspective, sacrifice, single-parenthood, suffering, trials, truth
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Confessions…
You know, the Bible says we are to confess our sins, one to another. But this is a bit of a different confession. I started this blog as a place where all my nerdy observations of life, things God placed … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Are you willing to be broken? … Again?
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b, from Proverbs 3:34 “God, how long will you torture me?!? Have I not endured enough? Have You not taken enough? What more must I do before You … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Desert
“The whole congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The sons of Israel said to them, ‘Would that we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Observations, Single-Parenthood
Tagged character, desert, God, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, knives, know Jesus, perspective, single parenting, single-parenthood, singleness, spirituality, suffering, trials, truth, worldview
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Observations on Sacrifice
I was considering something today, thinking back over my life, thinking what I would do differently if I had it to do over again. I live my without regrets, but I do reflect and acknowledge that there are things that … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, relationships, sacrifice, suffering, trials, truth
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: He trains my hands!
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;” – Psalm 144:1 I have a friend who is a military/war buff. He signed up on 9/11, and he loves to serve his … Continue reading
Posted in Men, Observations, Random Musings, Single-Parenthood
Tagged battle, Biblical manhood, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, pray, single-parenthood, singleness, spirituality, strength, suffering, training, trials, truth, war
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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Brokenness
Have you felt the pain inflicted by the Lord? — “He said to him the third time, ‘…do you love Me?’” (John 21:17) Have you ever felt the pain, inflicted by the Lord, at the very center of your being, … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, God, heartfelt mind-meld, Jesus, know Jesus, perspective, pray, relationships, single parenting, single-parenthood, singleness, spirituality, trials, truth, worldview
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Over the years, I have often sought out Men’s Bible Studies at my church for the purpose of fellowship with other men and growing with God. I encourage you to find a Men’s Bible Study that you can attend, even … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Time In Between
When my divorce happened, I was initially in a state of shock and denial. I thought, “any day now, she’s gonna wake up, realize what she’s doing, and we can get into counseling and move through this!” I thought for … Continue reading
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