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Come think about Jesus<\/span>, capture the beauty of each moment without distraction . . . <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0Our<\/span><\/span> devotional websites are\u00a0free<\/span><\/a> and secure<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span>to help Christians<\/span><\/a> think about\u00a0Jesus<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are no ads, donation buttons, or unmarked offsite links.<\/span><\/p>\n

For an enhanced meditation experience:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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  1. Tap or click photos and links . . .<\/li>\n
  2. A new tab will open . . .<\/li>\n
  3. Examine the new image, questioning every detail. . .how does it illustrate the thoughts?<\/li>\n
  4. Pause a moment to explore any memories triggered by your pondering. . .<\/li>\n
  5. Search for how these new thoughts make you aware of God\u2019s involvement in your life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Click photo to see why\u00a0Jesus went walkabout in the wilderness prior to His public ministry. . . . (Mark 1:12)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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    \u00a0The term walkabout comes from the Australian Aboriginal.<\/h5>\n

    With no physical destination in mind, individuals go walking through the outback alone.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    The idea is that a person can lay aside community obligations to go on a quest to find their inner self and how they fit in the world. Alone in the wilderness with only their thoughts and memories, they are able to survive by connecting with\u00a0their spiritual heritage<\/span><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n

    The experiences of their forefathers, recorded in ancestral traditions\u00a0called songlines guide them in seeking food, water, and shelter in\u00a0the hostile outback environment. Thus, they learn to allow the thoughts and feelings of past generations to counsel them in critical decisions as they look to the future.<\/p>\n

    Metaphorically, Papaw\u2019s websites are\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>thinkabout<\/span><\/span>s.<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

    They are published to help Christians learn to navigate<\/span><\/a> through the wilderness of life with ancient thoughts about Jesus …<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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    click photos<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

    The idea is that we use these photo essays to spend time alone in the landscape of our thoughts about God and His eternity.<\/p>\n

    Our Christian heritage, along with an innate love for God will guide us in learning to find faith, hope, and\u00a0charity in our everyday lives while confronting the superstitions and doubts\u00a0or our darkest moments.<\/p>\n

    Take some time to click and pray your way through at least a few minutes of these online meditation\u00a0aids and if you enjoy your experience…<\/p>\n

    \u2665\u00a0<\/span>share our website with our fellow Christians. . . \u2665<\/span><\/p>\n

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    merry-christmas.papaws-thoughts.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

    Meditation in these thoughts takes us beyond Santa Claus and a two-week holiday season.<\/p>\n

    We invite you to explore your personal thoughts about God and the Christmas story.<\/p>\n

    Is it a religious myth, or a logical story of a loving God?<\/p>\n

    Read the Christmas stor<\/u>y<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0page\u00a0on our website and decide if you think Christianity stands apart from other religions.<\/p>\n

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    papawsthoughts.com\/4the4th<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

    This four-page photo-essay provides some good thoughts to think about America on the 4th<\/sup> of July, and every other day of the year.<\/p>\n

    America has 4.67% of the world\u2019s population while holding over 25% of the wealth. So why has God blessed these 13 British colonies?<\/p>\n

    Come, explore God\u2019s hand in the generation that we call \u201cThe Founding Fathers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0papawsthoughts.com\/mourning<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

    We have all lost a loved one and miss their presence in our lives. This website publishes comforting meditative thoughts for Christians.<\/p>\n

    Your loved one may not have been an active church member, but do we have to be an active church member to love Jesus?<\/em><\/p>\n

    We invite you to find answers in your personal faith on the forgiveness page of Papaw\u2019s thoughts4loss.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    . . .<\/strong> Meditate<\/span><\/a> in His Presence day and night . . .<\/em><\/h4>\n
    Psalm 1 (paraphrase)<\/em><\/h6>\n
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