Author: bobspen
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Balanced: When Body and Spirit Work Together
Wednesday Presenting What God Has Given “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things . . .” 1 Timothy 4:8 (NKJV) In physical therapy, progress begins when a patient shows up and says, “Here I am. Work with what I’ve got.” They bring their limitations, their pain, their stiffness—and the…
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Balanced: When Body and Spirit Work Together
Tuesday Your Body Is a Stewardship “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are…
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Balanced: When Body and Spirit Work Together
We live in a world that constantly pulls us off balance. Our schedules stretch us. Our responsibilities weigh on us. Our bodies remind us that we are not as strong or steady as we once were. Many of us have experienced physical therapy at some point. These are the slow, intentional movements that retrain the…
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Finding Balance: Aligning Body and Spirit for a Fuller Life
In a world where every year moves faster, achieving balance is challenging. Yet, it remains one of the most valuable qualities we can cultivate. We talk about work‑life balance, emotional balance, and even financial balance. But there’s another dimension we often overlook: the balance between our physical well‑being and our spiritual well‑being. When these two…
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Living Wisely in a Fast-Moving World
Friday – Teach Us to Number Our Days “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NKJV) After reflecting on God’s eternity and our brevity, Moses arrives at the prayer that ties everything together. Wisdom isn’t automatic. It’s learned. And it begins with perspective—seeing life the…
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Living Wisely in a Fast-Moving World
Thursday – We Return to Dust “You turn man to destruction, return to dust . . . carry them away like a flood.” Psalm 90:3-4 (NKJV) Now Moses brings us face‑to‑face with our mortality. Not to discourage us, but to awaken us. When we forget how brief life is, we drift. We waste time. We…
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Living Wisely in a Fast-Moving World
Wednesday – A Thousand Years Like Yesterday “. . . a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it is past . . .” Psalm 90:4 (NKJV) Moses now contrasts God’s eternity with our brevity. What feels long to us is a blink to Him. This isn’t meant to make us feel insignificant—it’s…
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April Fools’ Day: A Celebration of Laughter and Creativity
Every year on April 1st, people around the world prepare for pranks. They embrace playful deception and good‑natured mischief. From fake news headlines to office hijinks, April Fools’ Day has become a cultural staple. But where did this quirky tradition come from, and why do we continue to embrace it centuries later? The exact origin…
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Living Wisely in a Fast-Moving World
Tuesday – Before Time Began “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and tehe world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” Psalm 90:2 (NKJV) Moses now lifts our eyes from our temporary world to God’s eternal nature. Mountains feel ancient and immovable, yet God existed before they…
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Weekly Theme: Living Wisely in a Fast-Moving World
Psalm 90 is one of Scripture’s most honest and hope-filled reflections on time, life, and God’s steady presence. Moses wrote it near the end of his journey. It carries the weight of a man who has seen the greatness of God. He has also witnessed the frailty of human life. He knew what it felt…