Tag Archives: Savior

Is Neediness Part of God’s Design?

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When the idea of “neediness” comes to mind it is a bitter reminder for me of an unwholesome season in my life that lasted far too long – reminiscent of winter in Northeast Ohio.  The inner parts of my being longed for love, understanding, affirmation and acceptance.  Reflecting back I feel shame as I recognize that I subconsciously – and sometimes purposely - sought out others to fill gaping holes of need deep within my broken spirit.  Whether these poor souls could feel it or not (and Read more...

The Threshing Floor

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As we prepare spiritually for the birth of our Lord this Christmas season, may we pray for the Grace to fully receive Him in our hearts. When we fix our gaze on the image of the child Jesus lying in a manger, let us absorb the innocence and simplicity of the birthing place against the backdrop of a much larger picture.  Here is God, the Father, in human form lying on a bed of straw.  Doesn’t sound like a royal bed place by any means does it?  But is it? What is it about the straw that provides Read more...