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    • A Call to Trust (Luke 12:15)
    • The Synagogue Official (Luke 13:10)
    • The Prodigal: A Story for the Religious (Luke 13-15)
    • The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–20)
    • The Mulberry Tree Parable- Luke 17
    • Go Your Way – Luke 17:11-19
    • Kingdom Coming  – Luke 17:20-37
    • The Widow, the Pharasee, the Rich man, and the Beggar- Luke 18
    • These Things – Luke 19
    • The Stones – Luke 19
    • Whose wife will she be… Luke 20
    • By What Authority? Luke 20
    • Madman or Mystery- Luke 21
    • Satan Entered Judas – Luke 22:3
    • Faith on Trial- Luke 22:30–32
    • The Green Tree – Luke 23:31
    • Save Yourself -Luke 23:37
    • On the Sabbath – Luke 23:56 – Part I
    • Hate Him First – Luke 23
    • On the Sabbath-Luke 23:56 – Part II
    • Why the Women? – Luke 24:9-11
    • The Road Jesus Chose — Luke 24
    • Everything That Was Written — Luke 24
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    • Expectation – ADHD Burnout
    • The Quicksand – ADHD Burnout
    • ADHD and Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking About Differences
    • ADHD and Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking About Differences
  • 1 Samuel
    • 1 Samuel 2:1–11 — Actions Are Weighed
    • Bitter of Soul – I Samuel 1:1–11

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What is my Goal?

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

Here’s something I learned this morning about Goals and decisions.   Its not uncommon to get stuck when faced with a difficult decision in life. I get stuck all the time, paralyzed with indecision; I’ll never forget the grueling task of trying to decide between two different yet equally wonderful pre-schools to work for one … Continue reading What is my Goal?

God’s Everlasting Love

May 28, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

Photo by Hernan Pauccara on Pexels.com Listen close, lean in. I want you to understand something; I want you to get a glimpse of God’s unrelenting love even in the midst of trials, as I too want to understand it, own it, live it, breathe it in and exhale with the most blessed assurance that … Continue reading God’s Everlasting Love

Simple Gifts

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

A mother's day experience Photo by Allan Mas on Pexels.com Today is Mother’s Day. Yesterday was a big shopping day; long lines, busy stores, and lots of fathers with small children in tow.  It warmed my heart to see this interaction between child and father for the love of Mother with simple gifts.  It hit … Continue reading Simple Gifts

Moment of Trial

April 20, 2021April 26, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

Why is Free Speech relevant today? If citizens of this great country continue to value a free society then they will continue to uphold the tenants of free speech and defend our rights for it. In our exercise of Free speech, we prove the distinction nature of humanity, inspire education, test administrative power and aid … Continue reading Moment of Trial

Turn You Northward

January 15, 2021January 8, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ 4 Comments

“Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.” — DEUTERONOMY 2:3 There comes a day like today and 100 days before it when I am bloody tired of circling the same mountain, moving the same pile of bricks, traveling the same road around and around observing the same scenery and encountering the same … Continue reading Turn You Northward

is there any value to failure

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ 2 Comments

One time I heard a varsity volleyball coach tell a group of girls before tryouts, that he would "put them in positions where they could not succeed in order to see how they would respond." that has always stuck with me in particular when I am failing. It is good to remember that failure doesn't … Continue reading is there any value to failure

Humanity’s Holy Thirst

December 11, 2020December 12, 2020 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

Photo by Julia Volk on Pexels.com Does God need to be reminded that human’s thirst? This seems like such a silly question, and yet its valid because over and over again we see desperate people petitioning an omniscient God. Is the human need of thirst more important or apparent to our dehydrated lips and sunbaked … Continue reading Humanity’s Holy Thirst

The ache of lonely

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December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ 3 Comments

Luke 10:38-42 It was Martha who welcomed Jesus into her home. ‘Lord do you not care …my sister has left me to serve alone…’ I hear loneliness in Martha’s plea to the Lord. Typically, this verse is interpreted to juxtapose busy preparations with quiet learning to teach a lesson about work with faith. however, when … Continue reading The ache of lonely

Thanksgiving a Heart Condition

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November 24, 2020 ~ Kim Blenkhorn ~ Leave a comment

Thanksgiving begins in the heart not at the table. Thanksgiving looks different in 2020. Chronicles offers us a slightly overused but true verse, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD. God’s word never ceases to reveal new thoughts to my thirsty spirit even the overused verses when we seek, we shall find. As … Continue reading Thanksgiving a Heart Condition

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1 Samuel 2:1–11 — Actions Are Weighed

1 Samuel 2:1–11 — Actions Are Weighed

So much is happening in Hannah’s song. It is more than simple gratitude for God giving her a child. In fact, we see no direct mention of, “the child.” Instead, we see the language consistent with victory—victory over her enemy, over her hardship. Peninnah’s name is often understood to relate to “face” or “pearl,” and […]

Bitter of Soul – I Samuel 1:1–11

Bitter of Soul – I Samuel 1:1–11

“The Lord had closed Hannah’s womb.” Her barrenness was not accidental. Year after year she was provoked by Peninnah, her rival. She wept. She would not eat. She was deeply distressed and bitter in soul. How many times have I been warned about bitterness taking root in my heart — only to sink deeper into […]

The Opal Ring

The Opal Ring

In middle school, I was assigned to write a short story. I must have mentioned it to my dad. I remember him leading me into his bedroom — the room that was always locked, always shut. It felt forbidden. There was a bathroom no one was allowed to use, a secret closet with, a door […]

ADHD and Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking About Differences

ADHD and Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking About Differences

Perhaps my children and family members don’t understand my need to write.  When we argue, I send long text threads — pages of information, systematic logic, emotion carefully laid out in paragraphs. When my son was pledging a fraternity, I texted him daily with my fears and concerns. One day he replied,“Mom, it’s overwhelming and […]

Everything That Was Written — Luke 24

Everything That Was Written — Luke 24

Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 24:44 We come to the very end of Luke’s account of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Luke was […]

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