Category Archives: Life Together

A Bird Alone on a Roof

Posted on June 6, 2015 by wamplerp

Hear my prayer, Lord ; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. For my days vanish … Continue reading →

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Distant Shores

Posted on June 3, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His … Continue reading →

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The Flock Under his Care

Posted on June 1, 2015 by wamplerp

What does it mean to be the people of God’s pasture and the flock under His care? Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – Digging and Dredging

Posted on May 29, 2015 by wamplerp

I am in the midst of preparing for an extended trip to Ghana and I decided today was a good day to “eddy out”. I had an interesting conversation via chat the other night with a friend from Haiti.  He … Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – Haiti Hiatus

Posted on May 3, 2015 by wamplerp

I will be travelling to Haiti with an intrepid group of students from a club I advise at my university called Students for Haiti.  This is our first trip to Haiti as a club.  The club was formed back in … Continue reading →

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In God I Trust

Posted on April 23, 2015 by wamplerp

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? All day long they twist my words; all their … Continue reading →

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A Steadfast Spirit

Posted on April 21, 2015 by wamplerp

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is … Continue reading →

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Waves and Breakers

Posted on April 19, 2015 by wamplerp

My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Trail #9 – The Bible as a Braided River

Posted on April 13, 2015 by wamplerp

I experienced a “confluence” of sorts this morning as I gathered with fellow followers of the Way and God seekers to discuss the end of the book of Luke. We watched a short video created by Dan Stevers called True … Continue reading →

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God’s Voice over Mighty Waters

Posted on April 11, 2015 by wamplerp

Ascribe to the Lord , you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. The voice of the Lord is over … Continue reading →

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