The struggle to fit into the community we were born into and carve out our lives is sometimes overwhelmingly intense. An infant, toddler, and young child must navigate and try to understand the circumstances, people, and relationships within and with his environment. The older he gets, the more people have influence and impact on his life. By the…
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228. Take your shoes off
A plan of action is a positive thought. It is good to make a decision and then put together a few plans to implement the decision. Is implies control over future events. It is human. We want to make sure things go smoothly. It is strategic and anticipatory thinking – valuable in any workplace or personal challenge. But then the…
183. Called for the gap
Walls and gates have been prominent in our world since ancient times. As soon as the nomads of the earliest history settled somewhere, they built dwellings of some sort. Villages became cities and almost immediately had to be defended against enemies of all kinds. Cities needed walls, with gates and towers for the watchmen. The…
Christmas Pebble – December 2015
Dear Pebble pals, It is the time of year, which nobody can ignore, whether you find yourself in circumstances you wish for or in a place of struggle and heartache. God is mighty and has done great things. He will do it for you. That is the core message of Christmas. Sing the ancient song…