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Reflections
Reflections brings together thoughtful, devotional pieces that consider Scripture, experience, and discipleship with care and honesty. These articles dwell on the personal side of faith, drawing lessons from everyday life, prayer, struggle, and growth, and offering readers encouragement, perspective, and space to think more deeply about their walk with God.
August 28, 2022
So, it’s good, as Paul did, to make plans to get together—even if it involves traveling long distances to do so. And good to pray for God’s blessing on the plans we make.
August 25, 2022
Sister Karen Hutchinson, of Austin, age 63, died on May 11. I know that she would be embarrassed to hear what I am about to say, but since she can’t hear it, I feel free to speak.
August 10, 2022
In Acts 11, starting at verse 19 we read about a new church, formed out of persecution—Antioch.
July 20, 2022
What might be going on here other than putting down women? What, in the larger scheme of the whole Bible, is represented by a wife?
July 11, 2022
Twice that I know of, maybe three times, Jesus used a mustard seed as a metaphor. It seems to me that we have to take them together to really get his point.
July 6, 2022
Fear not, as our God will in His time right the wrongs and fix what’s broken.
July 5, 2022
It is so comforting and strengthening to be reminded we're not in it alone.
June 26, 2022
Who's the audience for the Proverbs? Easy answer, right in the opening verses. It's addressed to the simple, the youth, the wise, the understanding. For the purpose of improving them all.
May 25, 2022
Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave.