Surrender Archive

  • JESUS-is-Enough

    JESUS is Enough

    I‘ve heard it be said (and I’ve said it myself), “Jesus is enough. Jesus + nothing = everything. Jesus is all I need.” And it’s true, He should be enough. If I received no other good gift in my life, it would be enough because...

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  • Facing-this-Mother's-Day

    Facing this Mother’s Day

    As this Mother’s Day approaches I find it hard to pin down my emotions. I have the greatest mother on the planet, so I have always loved celebrating her. Frankly, with a kid like me she should get two holidays a year, not one. I...

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  • Seated-Next-to-the-Pilot-Header

    Seated Next to the PILOT

    I used to travel extensively as a project manager and developer of corporate training events.  I had traveled so much, American Airlines felt like an old friend.  One day I was getting ready to fly to Boston for another week long event and was very...

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  • Waiting

    Waiting

    Who among us likes to wait? Whether it’s a newly engaged couple longing for their wedding day, a mother longing for her baby to be born, a father waiting for his son to return from war, or a student waiting for the last bell to...

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  • Perfect-GOD-blog-photo

    A Perfect Life or a Perfect God

    Something happened this week that triggered hurt and angry emotions for me….this hasn’t happened in such a long time. A trigger that seems to push my “buttons” is when someone says something to me that makes me feel “foolish” or “stupid”…and then shame soon follows and doesn’t want...

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  • Being-Present

    Being Present

    “For the Word of God is living and active. It is sharper than any two-edge sword, piercing as far as the division of the soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12, NASB)...

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  • Worship-in-Silence

    Worship in Silence

    “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give...

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  • Living-With-Purpose

    Living with Purpose (Part I)

    (“Living with Purpose” is a new series that we’ll be delving into over the next few weeks. Please join in the conversation. Many are searching for purpose. Your thoughtful comments are welcomed) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord,...

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  • Spring-Training

    Spring Training

    As the last of winter loses grip on the world around us, and the mercury begins a slow climb upward, I find I’m reminded of the game of baseball. It really is an unusual game. There is no clock or time limit. The offense never...

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