As Tim gets underway on his journey (chapter 10 of The Bridge from OneDayBow) he is surprised to find out that he isn’t alone, in more ways than one. Countless numbers of people are on the journey with him, all there because of the kindness of the King and all preparing to be good examples to those in HereAndNow. They don’t all look him, but they all have something in common more important than their biography, background or bloodline: they…..

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“I knew there would be a catch… Nothing’s ever free!” I bet you’ve heard that before, and maybe even said it yourself. We live in a time when being a “doubter” is considered smart, or at least necessary. (Think telemarketers, politicians or television advertisers!) And if the word “free” pops up in the conversation, you may want to hang up the phone or turn the channel. Skepticism has a place in our day, but how about in our faith? Before…..

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As Chapter 9 of The Bridge from OneDayBow wraps up, Tim gets it. Get’s what? That the King is far greater than he ever thought! Not only is He King, He is Creator and Completer, Sustainer and Sovereign. Molecules and atoms, mountains and amoeba are not the result of accident or chance. The God of the Bible is the Designer and Architect! Not impersonal “force” but an all wise and loving Creator. And that realization is the difference between hope…..

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Have you ever known someone who was happy to help other people? Who didn’t really care about being recognized as much as simply blessing someone else; whose talents were many, but boasting about them was non-existent; who genuinely cared more about others that himself…? I have known such a person. On the Acknowledgments page of The Bridge from OneDayBow; the first one listed is to Brad Friar. It states: “Brad, if there was an illustration in the dictionary for the…..

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Okay, Tim has the Book – the Book! So, what’s he going to do with it? I know that sounds like a strange question. Some might be thinking; it’s a book, he’s either going to read it or not. Exactly my point! It’s one thing to have the King’s Word and another to navigate life by it. But wasn’t that the topic of the last blog? Been there done that??? I think I need to backtrack further, but just a…..

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Directionally challenged? Compass illiterate? Geographically confused? Join the club! There are many of us who can easily get lost inside of a mall, let alone the universe! It’s not that I’m totally unable to read a map book, nor that I can’t find my way home from the grocery store – once I locate my car in the parking lot! – but unlike my husband, navigation does not come naturally to me. That’s why I love GPS! So what does…..

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Two days ago, we were blessed at Church by a beautiful children’s Christmas play. (Bravo to Roy, along with cast and crew!) It was a warm and funny and accurate account of what Christmas is really about – make that, Who the real Christmas is about. You can read about it in the books of Matthew and Luke, in the Bible (a.k.a. the Word of God) which gives the account of Jesus’ birth. In speaking about the Bible, one of…..

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Do you remember the first time you feared you were alone? I was probably all of about six years old when I remember having my first “alone” fright. My family was at an Amusement Park when suddenly I looked around and didn’t recognize anyone. I still remember that feeling of terror. I don’t think it lasted long, but what relief when I saw my Mom’s face! Looking back, I bet she was there all along and knew where I was…..

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If you weren’t paying attention you may have missed the Bible verse on the title page for Part Two. Just in case, let me give it to you now: “Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.” Does that seem a little out of place to you? After all, Tim just “arrived” in HereAndNow, and now…..

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Ready to jump in to Part Two of The Bridge from OneDayBow, chapter 9? If you don’t have the printed, or electronic book, please be sure to check out the full Excerpt of Part One and Two at onedaybow.com. (That’s not a sales plug – it’s free!!!) Have you ever heard about a place and been over-the-top excited to go there, only to find out upon arrival that it was more amazing than you ever imagined? Think Disneyland… no, way…..

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