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The words despair turns into hope.

Despair Turns into Hope

Thoughts from the Song, Redeemer of Life, in The Wanderer Reborn. I sang of despair, eyes flowing without ceasing; Yahweh from heaven looked down and saw. I called on His name from the depths of the pit; He heard my plea and took up my cause. Redeemer of life, all-sufficient one, Help me grasp the

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A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The obituary doesn’t mention her faith
But she served her God, and she overcame
And I know she’s with her Jesus now.

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Adam’s Song

Adam’s Song is a song featured in The Wanderer Scorned book that imagines Adam’s journey from the Garden of Eden, through the fall and blame game with Eve, to the point of confession and blessing soon after the birth of Abel.

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Shame: Stepping out of the darkness

In church, we talk a lot about sin and finding forgiveness and about guilt and being cleansed. But how often do we talk about shame? Not very much. In fact, I believe we often feel compelled to cling onto shame. We believe we’ve been forgiven and are grateful for it, but shame about our past or present remains. The question is – should it? 

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