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The Slow Waking Up of the World

On December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

While sitting in the living room rocking chair, I can watch the growing light on the horizon. Even now, there’s the barest hint of pink as the sun rises to welcome our part of the world into a new day. I’ve woken up early enough the last few days to take time to enjoy the …

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Reading Time

On November 2, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

It’s easy to default to playing with your phone, checking out YouTube videos, podcasts, whenever you have a spare minute or free time. It can become a habit. More, for some it can be addictive. Our screens can suck away our time like a Shop-Vac sucks up dust and dirt. But for the last few …

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A Prayer for Quiet Confidence

On April 30, 2021 By Derek Melanson1 Comment

Each morning I face the temptation to rush headlong into activity of one kind or another. Each morning it takes effort to still my thoughts rather than let them run rampant. Each morning I could easily fall prey to anxiety or expectations, instead of taking some much needed time to draw aside into God’s presence. …

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