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He Considered Not . . .

Apr 19, 2026

My son, pay attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. (Proverbs 4:20-22 BSB) As Solomon speaks to his son in this passage, so today our Heavenly Father speaks to us, each of His children.... “Leslie, pay attention to My words; keep My word as your focus, remain in My word, ‘Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom’ ... (Colossians 3:16) My...

Identity

Mar 27, 2026

According to a secular AI search on Google, Identity is defined as: “The complex, evolving sense of ‘who you are,’ built from personal values, beliefs, experiences, roles (like parent, friend), and how you and others perceive your unique traits, creating your distinctive self-concept and sense of belonging, though it’s never fully fixed and develops throughout life. It’s your internal compass and your external ‘brand,’ influencing choices and providing confidence.” Interestingly, the search...

As You Think in Your Heart . . .

Jan 25, 2026

AS YOU THINK IN YOUR HEART ... As the snow falls and I sit this morning in front of the fire place, I feel a deep stirring. One of considering my thought life, and the trajectory my thoughts take me, each day. I don’t have the words yet. What I do have, I will share with you: “For as he thinks within himself, so he is.” Proverb 23:7 (NKJV) “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) “True identity takes away conflict, measurement,...

Christmas Gratitude

Dec 14, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, I was asked what Christmas means to me. As many of us do, I could have readily responded with the popular, obvious answers to this question; yet, these felt trite to me, in the moment. This question has floated in and out, meandering through my thoughts ….. “What does Christmas mean to me?” This morning, I had the privilege of attending church and witnessing a dear friend’s water baptism. The sermon that followed was nourishment and encouraging to my heart. And, as I...

Contentment

Oct 11, 2025

According to Wikipedia: Contentment is a state of being in which one is satisfied with their current life situation, and the state of affairs in one's life as they presently are. If one is content, they are at inner peace with their situation and how the elements in one's life are situated. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to be content with one's life regardless of the circumstance, regardless of whether things are going as one expected or not. According to “Webster’s New Collegiate...

A Glimpse

Sep 22, 2025

Hello all ... I decided this month to offer a glimpse into my professional life, as a physical therapist. We had the honor of being nominated "Franchisee of the Year," this past spring. I have attached the link to an article written about our private practice. I hope you enjoy it.... Indeed, it has been quite the journey! The article is entitled: A Coffee, a Clinic, and a Comeback—Powered by FYZICAL https://blog.fyzicalfranchise.com/a-coffee-a-clinic-and-a-comeback-powered-by-fyzical

Walk With Me

Aug 9, 2025

Proverbs 13:20: He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Walking with someone may take on several forms / meanings; including - support and encouragement, mentorship and guidance, or standing by someone’s cause. Often, this is in the context of a close relationship. (according to Google AI) In Genesis chapter five, Moses wrote that Enoch “walked with God;” and in Genesis chapter six, verse nine, that “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among...

Creation

Jun 20, 2025

“The heavens declare the glory of God: the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1) When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? (Psalm 8:3,4) “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9) For me, the indescribable beauty, awestruck wonder, and relentlessly...

The Fear of the Lord

Apr 27, 2025

Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom …”If wisdom’s “beginning” is found in “the fear of the Lord,” then what is the fear of the Lord? Pervasive in the biblical commentaries I search; as well as the footnotes in various study bibles I read, is the assertion that “the fear of the Lord” refers to “a deep reverence, respect, and awe for God's power, holiness, and wisdom.” However, as I read, and re-read, and pondered over Isaiah 11:1-2; the question regarding the...

The Beginning of Wisdom

Mar 16, 2025

One verse of focus from the last blog is from 1 Kings 4:29 (NKJV): And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. I want to share some of my previous explorations of wisdom in the scriptures. Isaiah 11:1-3 one such verse; and is viewed as a prophetic verse regarding the Messiah (Jesus): (bold added by me, for emphasis) “Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. The...

A Blog of Context

He Considered Not . . .

Identity

As You Think in Your Heart . . .

Christmas Gratitude

Contentment

A Glimpse

Walk With Me

Creation

The Fear of the Lord

The Beginning of Wisdom

In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

JOHN 16:33