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Emotionally Healthy Relationships by Pete Scazzero

Posted on 05/10/2021 by GettingCloserToOurGod

I am close to completing my second 8-week journey through the Emotionally Healthy Relationships material. The material is helpful and convicting. My problem, turning the valuable EHR tools into a habit, tools like “climbing the ladder of integrity.” I climbed … Continue reading →

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God’s Faithfulness in Mom’s Special Life

Posted on 03/02/2021 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Psalm 23 tribute to Mom – read during Mom’s funeral (click here to watch funeral) My Brother, Sister and I want to thank you all for being with us in this room and on the livestream today March 1, 2021) … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Get Defensive?

Posted on 02/08/2021 by GettingCloserToOurGod

If you have spent time with me, you have seen me get defensive over both the trivial and the significant. It has only been the last few years that I have started to have self-awareness of my defensive nature, and … Continue reading →

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Wearing a Mask Helps Me Rely on God

Posted on 07/21/2020 by GettingCloserToOurGod

My decision to wear a mask indoors and outside, except when with my family, began earlier this year when my father-in-law and mother-in-law were hospitalized with COVID 19; they both ultimately passed. I have even learned things from wearing a … Continue reading →

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Decreasing for His Purpose by Oswald Chambers

Posted on 03/26/2020 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Several years ago, a friend explained to me his desire to increase God in his life and to decrease himself. My friend quoted John 3:30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease.” I posted this verse on this blog, mentioning my friend, … Continue reading →

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Genesis 2:18, 22 & 25; 3:7-8

Posted on 01/20/2020 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Recently, someone suggested that I read these five verses from Genesis, together. I am glad I did. Genesis 2:18, 22 & 25; 3:7-8 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has A Story by @BreneBrown

Posted on 06/10/2018 by GettingCloserToOurGod

The facilitator of a men’s group I attend gave everyone a copy of this blog post by Brené Brown, “Everyone Has A Story.”  The post is a  response to the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. The post starts out … Continue reading →

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Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith by @vaneetharisner

Posted on 01/28/2018 by GettingCloserToOurGod

This article by Vaneetha Risner “Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith” posted on DesiringGod.org spoke to me. There is a link to the article below, also a couple quotes I plan to refer to from time to time as … Continue reading →

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Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher, Ph.D.

Posted on 11/05/2017 by GettingCloserToOurGod

This last Summer, my wife and I listed to much of the audio version of Reviving Ophelia. Being published in 1996, the material is dated as far as social media and mobile device usage in 2017.  The depth and understanding … Continue reading →

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All in one long drive: Accepting rejection, Changing habits and “Who needs God?”

Posted on 08/06/2017 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Recently, on a long drive home after dropping my Son off at camp, I listened to several Ted Talk summaries on Ted Radio Hour, followed by a series of 6 Podcasts by Andy Stanley titled “Who needs God?” The “accepting … Continue reading →

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