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The Clipboard Ring (#jammed daily devo, day 282)
October #jammed: Free Grace. Day 282: What we know. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 It clanked securely in my clipboard as I frantically ran from one point of the course to the next cheering on my runners. In the furry of high-fives and sweaty finish-line hugs, I didn’t realize it…
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The “Unfairness.” (#jammed daily devo, day 281)
October #jammed: Free Grace. Day 281: More than we deserve. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV “That’s not fair.” “That’s NO fair.” “How did she get to-“ stomp off… “I wasn’t allowed to do that!!” In…
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The Illusionary Judgement (#jammed daily devo, day 280)
October #jammed: Free Grace. Day 280: Straightforward and fair. Because you have so little faith. Matthew 17:20 My kids hardly ever take my word for anything. Are you sure? I can hear their minds calculating what they know against what I am saying. How do I know she’s not pulling my leg? They visibly consider their opinions superior to…
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The Word “No.” (#jammed daily devo, day 279)
October #jammed: Free Grace. Day 279: The Good “No.” Barak told her, “I will go, but only if you go with me.” Judges 4:8 We teach our kids “just say no,” and to stick up for themselves, but then tell them to accept everyone. It’s confusing, and a perfect reflection of an imperfect world. It doesn’t get any easier to…
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The Tarts (#jammed daily devo, day 278)
October #jammed: Free Grace. Day 278: Sweet tooth for grace. “ And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NLT Sugary dust remained at the end of another box of sour and sweet candy tarts. As I write, wait,…
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