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Drained Emotions and a Challenged Faith

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jamiezirkle

Have you ever gone through a season in your life where you felt emotionally drained and spiritually challenged? The finances aren’t financing, the relationships aren’t relating, the jobs aren’t working, and your spiritual life doesn’t feel very spiritual? Just enduring … Continue reading →

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Do you snorkel or do you scuba dive?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by jamiezirkle

In the summer of 1991 I had the privilege of going on a missions trip to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. Yes, I know, someone had to suffer for Jesus on this trip! Why not me? Further inland, behind … Continue reading →

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Let It Rain

Posted on January 26, 2014 by jamiezirkle

“Let It Rain” Let it rain, let it rain. Open the floodgates of Heaven [Repeat] The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad Let the distance shores rejoice Clouds and thick darkness surround him Righteousness and justice are the foundation … Continue reading →

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The Best Is Yet To Come

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jamiezirkle

2013 was what my wife and I jokingly describe as being an “unlucky” year. We lost loved ones, pets, jobs, and at times we lost some hope. We began the year like we do every one, believing that the best … Continue reading →

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It’s A ‘Rocky’ Life

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jamiezirkle

I’m a fan of the “Rocky” movies. Most of us are. We like the thought of the underdog overcoming all odds to win. It resonates within each one of us. We’ve all had a moment or two where we too … Continue reading →

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Death Valley

Posted on October 30, 2013 by jamiezirkle

Death Valley is located near the border of California and Nevada. It is situated within the Mojave Desert and it is the lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America. Death Valley has long, extremely hot summers with little to … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Coach?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jamiezirkle

In the midst of this season that my family and I are in I am in this daily battle of being thankful for my job but yet wondering why I have landed where I have. The continual question of “when … Continue reading →

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Praise In The Maze

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jamiezirkle

I love a good corn maze. In fact if I could I would go to a different corn maze every weekend during the fall. They are just that much fun to me. Corn mazes come in all different shapes and … Continue reading →

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Drop The Dumbbells

Posted on June 26, 2013 by jamiezirkle

I grew up being a very skinny kid. Nowadays they have these things called “skinny jeans” but all of my jeans were skinny jeans and they cost far less than these ugly things that guys wear today. I mean I … Continue reading →

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19 Miles to the next Miracle

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jamiezirkle

My family and I like to take trips to Pottstown, PA to visit my wife’s side of the family. It’s not a long journey, perhaps around four hours including one stop, but it’s long enough. One of the signs that … Continue reading →

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