The story of Exodus in the Bible is a tale of God’s people on the move. Their story, although not identical to ours, is more similar than we might first imagine. We’ve never been slaves, but we’ve all faced and still have obstacles that prevent us from being truly free — some more than others,…
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Drop Down
In the movie Chariots of Fire, Harold’s coach tells him to “drop down” when the gun fires. In other words, not to start with a long stride, but to shorten his first step. In life when we face a challenge, we are tempted to “stride out” with reckless abandon, when it is best to “drop down”…
Forgiving
I often find that the person we need to forgive, doesn’t know why he/she needs forgiving. Self-forgiveness also falls into that category. That lack of acknowledgement on the recipient of our forgiveness often destroys the act of forgiveness or creates a new cycle. That is because we often go into the act of forgiveness believing we…
Cleansing
One of the latest rages these days in diets is either “fasting” or “cleansing.” I am one who is an expert on diets, having gained and lost several humans over the years. I understand of cleansing the body and removing the impurities. During college, I spent several hangover mornings in the steam room with my…