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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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Job, meet David. David, meet the Disciples. Disciples, meet John Wesley.

Posted on February 7, 2011 by mdsimants

What do Job, David, Disciples, and John Wesley have in common? Continue reading →

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It’s Noon! Let’s Pray!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by mdsimants

The Lord’s Prayer.  We all know it.  Our Father, who art in heaven…. Several months ago, I learned that a common event with people affiliated with the 24-7 Prayer movement was to set their alarms for Noon in whatever timezone … Continue reading →

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Day 355 – Advent 2010: Personal Drama becomes His Story

Posted on December 21, 2010 by mdsimants

Today’s text comes from two passages in the first chapter of Luke.  First, Luke 1:26-38:  In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married … Continue reading →

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Day 294 — A Walk, A Lesson, A Meal, A Messiah – Lesson 7

Posted on October 24, 2010 by mdsimants

Lesson 7 of the 7 Lessons from the Road to Emmaus Continue reading →

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Day 293 — A Walk, A Lesson, A Meal, A Messiah – Lesson 6

Posted on October 20, 2010 by mdsimants

Lesson 6 of 7 Lessons from the Road to Emmaus Continue reading →

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Day 292 — A Walk, A Lesson, A Meal, A Messiah – Lesson 5

Posted on October 19, 2010 by mdsimants

Lesson 5 of the 7 Lesson series from the Road to Emmaus Continue reading →

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Day 291 — A Walk, A Lesson, A Meal, A Messiah – Lesson 4

Posted on October 18, 2010 by mdsimants

Lesson 4 in the 7 Lesson series from the Road to Emmaus. Continue reading →

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