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Open My Eyes…. That I may see…. Glimpses of truth Thou has for me… Place in my hand the wonderful key…. That will unclasp and set me free. All morning in my head I had been hearing the lyrics, “Open my eyes that I may see.” As I settled into the car, I began to sing those lyrics. I knew that song by heart; every verse of it. Phil joined in and there we were, driving down the Interstate belting…..
Looking back, I realize there are stories that are the bedrock of our faith. Although they seem relatively small in reality the impact was and is huge in our spiritual journey. She was a small dog; probably wouldn’t stand out in the lineup of amazing animals but to our family she was the queen. She became one of us years earlier when a neighbor across the street had mixed Chihuahua puppies and wanted to give one to our youngest daughter…..
March 21, 2006, The Day It Happened Prayer Changes Things……And People… And Me! I was eating in Chick-fil-A just after Life Group. I could hear two men behind me talking about their jobs. They worked for different airlines but both were equally bothered about upcoming changes. One was especially negative. They voiced concerns over family responsibilities, benefits and retirement. One even said, “I’m trying to plan for the worst.” Doom and gloom was all over their conversation. I…..
