Tag Archives: devotional

The Student Becomes The Teacher

Posted on June 13, 2011 by mdsimants

So, mdsimants is bach-ing it this week while sksimants leads a mission trip.  It’s just me and the rugrats. Me. In charge. Uh oh. The best way that I can describe this transition is: sksimants=George W. Bush mdsimants=Barack Obama eksimants/cesimants=Glenn … Continue reading →

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Riding Along

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mdsimants

I hate to be a rider in a car.  I much prefer to drive. We were in San Juan, Puerto Rico about four years ago.  We were in a taxicab.  Our driver had one arm and one leg. Seriously. One … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Coming

Posted on April 25, 2011 by mdsimants

And it’s over. Just as quick as that. Here I was Sunday Morning when I got up: As I headed out to the patio to dispose of the hair I had collected over the previous six or so weeks, I … Continue reading →

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The End Is In Site!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by mdsimants

Well, 43 days ago, I shaved. In just a few short hours (44 days later), I will shave again. The Nazarite Vow period is coming to a close.  It’s over.  We’ve made it.  And, no, I haven’t heard the voice … Continue reading →

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One Week to Go

Posted on April 16, 2011 by mdsimants

HOMESTRETCH! One week remains on the Nazarite Vow!  Wow!  Has it flown by! The common question that I’ve been asked is “Did you get what you expected from it?” The answer is “Yes and No.” There was a part of … Continue reading →

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Made it Halfway

Posted on April 4, 2011 by mdsimants

Well, the Nazarite Vow is halfway done.  Today is day 26.  20 more to go.  Fortunately, we’re mostly past the itching phase. I’m just hoping that when I do shave, my kids will recognize me. Someone asked me today what … Continue reading →

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Three More Lessons From Job

Posted on March 27, 2011 by mdsimants

If you’ve hung around me for more than about five minutes, then you know that I love the Book of Job.  For some reason, God has used this book to deliver numerous kingdom truths (here and here) to me over the past … Continue reading →

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You Got a Buzzy Bace

Posted on March 25, 2011 by mdsimants

That was my son’s comment while telling him good night the other night.  We have a new game where I say, “I’m gonna get your fuzzy cheeks” and he says, “I no got a buzzy bace.  Daddy got a buzzy … Continue reading →

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SO, I WENT TO THIS BASKETBALL GAME….

Posted on March 7, 2011 by mdsimants

…and instead received an object lesson in being a Christ-Follower. The church in which we serve sponsors a 9th/10th Grade and an 11th/12th Grade Boys Basketball team. Tonight was a playoff game for our 9th/10th Graders. I learned upon arrival … Continue reading →

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Guest Post From eksimants

Posted on February 20, 2011 by mdsimants

A guest post from eksimants. Continue reading →

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