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Sunday Stills

Margaret —  December 9, 2012 — 5 Comments

 

Big Ben at sunset

“Jesus encourages the disciples to resist flashy, monotonous prayers whose only purpose was to win God’s favor, wear down God’s resolve, or appear spiritual to others. Jesus introduces prayer as the acknowledgement that God, our Abba Father, already knows everything and waits for us to call on him. God sits enthroned ready to listen, to help.”

 –Margaret Feinberg, Wonderstruck

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WonderstruckIn Wonderstruck, Margaret invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life. Wonderstruck will help you:

  • Recognize the presence of God in the midst of your routine
  • Discover peace in knowing you’re wildly loved
  • Identify what’s holding you back in prayer
  • Develop a renewed passion for God
  • Celebrate the extraordinary moments in everyday life

Pre-Order a copy of Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God TODAY (releases Christmas Day) at amazon.com or margaretfeinberg.com.

track and field Olympics

I’ve been bitten by the Olympic bug. Granted, not all the sports are mesmerizing, but I find myself hanging around NBC watching men and women performing in the moment they’ve been waiting and dreaming of their entire lives.

Along the way, I’m inspired and reminded of a few things:

1. Watching someone do what they do with excellence is beautiful and hard to argue with.

2. Always do your best to start well, but know that everything often comes down to the finish.

3. Just because you’re the second string or B-team, doesn’t mean you can’t succeed.

4. Never, never give up. Ever.

5. Sometimes it’s not about time, ranking, or skill. You simply are the story.

6. The critics may tell you where your form, your start, your finish was less than perfect. But if you find yourself with a gold medal and/or a world record, their opinion becomes nothing more than waa-waa.

7. Those facing the greatest obstacles may not win a medal, but they always win our hearts.

What life lessons have you been reminded of through the Olympics?

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