Tag Archives: life

Active Listening

Posted on August 21, 2022 by msw blog

When my Beloved died, a doctor told me: The last sense to go is hearing. When someone is dying, they lose sight and smell and taste and touch. They even forget who they are. But in the end, they hear you. … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Light

Posted on August 19, 2022 by msw blog

As I sat in the courtroom, I witnessed several examples of the brokenness of our world: a daughter estranged from her mother; a husband and wife who’d lost the love they once had and now shared only bitterness; a husband who … Continue reading →

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Leaning Into God

Posted on August 15, 2022 by msw blog

How does spending time in God’s presence make you stronger? In what ways will you “lean into Him” today? Loving and Almighty God, please help me to live every moment with You today and to receive the strength You alone … Continue reading →

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Etch A Sketch Forgivness

Posted on August 15, 2022 by msw blog

The little red rectangular box was magical. As a kid, I could play with it for hours. When I turned one knob on the box, I could create a horizontal line on its screen. Turn the other knob and voila—a … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on August 13, 2022 by msw blog

“When I was 25, I literally thought I knew everything. I had to reach a stage of humility: These are the skills that other people can teach me. I’m open to the wisdom to understand what I’m missing.” – Paula … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: life

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