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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Still

In the bare bones
of a waking day, 
I sit.

Still. 

War and rumors of war advancing.
Overtaking.

Still. With the Word and prayer.
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Uncertainty

Travel plans so carefully made. Flights scheduled and booked.

Anticipating long-delayed reunions. After many covid19 restrictions. Requirements. Roadblocks.

Then, sudden uncertainty. Again. 

Everything is up in the air. 

Like the autumn leaves outside my window. Scattering in the wind. Landing who knows where.

Uncertainty. Travel plans up in the air. Image by Nicole Geri on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Not so brave

People look at where you’ve been. Or where you’re headed. Noticing which trials have whipped or trudged through your life. 

And then decide you’ve got unusual fortitude. Courage. Perseverance to endure. 

“You’re so brave. I could never do that.”

I’m not so brave.

Earthen vessel. Image by Earl Wilcox on Unsplash.
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