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Rethinking what has really happened when I say God is blessing us
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/5/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/5/25

Rethinking what has really happened when I say God is blessing us

Some of the abundance that makes our distress less difficult should be classed as privilege, not blessing.

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Finish Line Faith, 5: Remember, the gospel is free, but not cheap
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/3/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/3/25

Finish Line Faith, 5: Remember, the gospel is free, but not cheap

At some point, you may be called on to sacrifice for the sake of the gospel. Are you willing to pay the price?

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Writing to a new friend about the journey he’s just beginning
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/29/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/29/25

Writing to a new friend about the journey he’s just beginning

Three of my conclusions that seem worth sharing with a new caregiver: ‘Seize the day.’ ‘Claim your mission.’ ‘Move forward.’

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Finish Line Faith, 4: Our Heavenly Father will walk beside us
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/27/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/27/25

Finish Line Faith, 4: Our Heavenly Father will walk beside us

One father’s love reminds us of our Father’s determination to help us get to the finish line.

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A new reader prompted reflection on where I am in this journey
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/22/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/22/25

A new reader prompted reflection on where I am in this journey

His email reminded me of fears and frustrations I encountered when I was where he is today. It’s good for me to think about how I’m doing now compared to then.

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Finish Line Faith, 3: Learning how to tap the superpower within
Reflections, Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/20/25 Reflections, Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/20/25

Finish Line Faith, 3: Learning how to tap the superpower within

Have you ever asked yourself where you can find the strength to deal with your difficulties? In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul gives the answer.

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My caregiving story: rewards, mistakes, guilt, and questions
Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 1/17/25 Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 1/17/25

My caregiving story: rewards, mistakes, guilt, and questions

Caregiving is a conundrum. On the one hand, it is an honorable opportunity for its own sake and with its own rewards, while the other hand is often mired in guilt and self-loathing that comes from not doing enough, or doing too much of what we shouldn’t.

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Out of the house, out of ourselves, receiving as much as we gave
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/15/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/15/25

Out of the house, out of ourselves, receiving as much as we gave

We discovered new meaning in advice we’ve heard for years: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

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Finish Line Faith 2: A backward look can inspire forward motion
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/13/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/13/25

Finish Line Faith 2: A backward look can inspire forward motion

Young Timothy was feeling overwhelmed by the situation in Ephesus. Paul urged him to find strength by remembering his heritage.

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Meditation on a snowy morning: Coziness brings some comfort
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/8/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/8/25

Meditation on a snowy morning: Coziness brings some comfort

Was I anticipating coziness in an effort to experience what Evelyn and I enjoyed when she was here?

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Finish Line Faith, 1: What to do when you feel like giving in
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/6/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 1/6/25

Finish Line Faith, 1: What to do when you feel like giving in

In a new series from a new book, Matt Proctor looks at 2 Timothy to examine the apostle Paul’s instructions there on how to go on when you feel like giving in.

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Pondering a year just past, wondering about the months to come
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/1/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 1/1/25

Pondering a year just past, wondering about the months to come

I certainly wouldn’t have predicted all that 2024 contained. So I’ll not hazard many guesses about what we'll see in 2025.

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Christmas Is for You: God’s provision may not look the way we’d choose
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/30/24 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/30/24

Christmas Is for You: God’s provision may not look the way we’d choose

Anguish and agony have existed throughout the centuries. God sees and cares about it all, but seldom does he suspend the natural laws of the universe to make things go our way.

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‘Different’ has become our new normal, so Christmas is different too
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/25/24 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/25/24

‘Different’ has become our new normal, so Christmas is different too

Christmas is different this year—again! But there was nothing typical about the first Christmas, either.

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Christmas Is for You: A story full of searching and surprises
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/23/24 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/23/24

Christmas Is for You: A story full of searching and surprises

We know the story, but thinking carefully about it again may show us some surprises.

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My challenge: Learning to walk through the valley of in-between
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/18/24 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/18/24

My challenge: Learning to walk through the valley of in-between

I’m engaged with Evelyn every day in one way or another. And yet in many ways, I’m living my life without her. It’s a surreal valley, and I’m trying not to stumble.

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Christmas Is for You: Joyful, patient, faithful—he was all three
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/16/24 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/16/24

Christmas Is for You: Joyful, patient, faithful—he was all three

Joyful, patient, and faithful: Three qualities and an aged saint who had them all.

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A ‘Christmas Card’ to help me deal with the paradox inside me
Mark A. Taylor 12/11/24 Mark A. Taylor 12/11/24

A ‘Christmas Card’ to help me deal with the paradox inside me

My interactions with others give me energy. My tears provide release. I’ve decided it’s a healthy combination.

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Christmas Is for You: These two learned about God and his promises
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/9/24 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 12/9/24

Christmas Is for You: These two learned about God and his promises

Their remarkable story gives us faith that God’s promises are for us, too!

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Facing the holidays, reflecting on the year we decided to go public
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/4/24 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 12/4/24

Facing the holidays, reflecting on the year we decided to go public

Three years ago, when we first announced our situation, I wouldn’t have dreamed what it would look like today.

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