Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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A Quick Thanksgiving Meditation – Philippians 4:6-8
My eyes were stinging as I mixed the chopped onions into the dressing for the turkey a little while ago. Earlier I’d chosen a playlist on YouTube that featured Maranatha Music’s scripture songs. I sang along with a couple of them as I puttered around the kitchen, enjoying the encouraging, uplifting thoughts. Then this came…
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Post Election Stress is for the Birds – 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18
When I hear the honking of geese, I step outside to see if they are close enough for me to catch the whirring of the air currents their strong wings stir up. In this part of Oregon, as temperatures chill we know they’ll soon be heading out for warmer climates. It amazes me that they know how to do…
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The Challenge for Christian Writers – Hebrews 10:22-25
Communicating comes so easily with my writing friends. We sip our favorite drinks, or like yesterday, dive into lunch, and catch up on each other’s news. At some point we pin each other down with the question, “How are you doing with your writing?” This follows with tons of encouragement and suggestions, and sometimes a…
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What did Jesus Say? – Matthew 4:19
In the 1990s “What would Jesus do” and WWJD became a fad in local youth groups. The phrase sounded right-on, because following Jesus’ example makes sense. After all, he is the Son of God. He lived and died in obedience to the Father. But there’s a problem. Something about it has bothered me for a long time, so this morning I did…
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No Pumpkin Pie and Blog Post Draft 2 – Genesis 8:22
Imagine that I promised to bring you a slice of warm pumpkin pie, fresh from the oven. It’s your favorite dessert so I tell you I’ll even add a dollop of ice cream on the side. While I’m in the kitchen you smell the spices and anticipate their flavors on your tongue, but when I…
