[Republished from October 2011, with minor edits] Most of us are familiar with the Bible story of Hannah, mother of Samuel. Though barren and childless, she prayed and believed God would give her a son. Hannah is often held up as … Continue reading
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Born of a Virgin ~ Part 2
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In Part 1 of this two-part post, we looked at two reasons Jesus was born of a virgin: 1) to demonstrate that Jesus is the Christ; and 2) to illustrate how Jesus would deliver His people from Sheol, the place … Continue reading
Christmas Mourning
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Reposted (with minor updates) from December, 2012. This holiday season I am especially praying for my mother, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and children, as we each struggle to process the myriad of emotions related to my father going home to … Continue reading
Extraordinary Service
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Last week, I had the great honor of participating in my father’s funeral…the celebration of Papa’s homecoming! I know that phrasing sounds unusual…but it was an unusual service…an extraordinary service, really! I’ve attended a fair number of funerals over the … Continue reading
Coming Home!
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Papa as a young soldier in WWII Henri Pote (October 15, 1924 – November 2, 2013) Yesterday evening, my father, Henri Pote, went home to be with Jesus. His last hours in this life were spent peacefully, at home with … Continue reading
The Skilless Horseman
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I am not a horseman. I want to make this perfectly clear. When people ask, I always answer, “No, I’m not a horseman.” Now, any of you who visit my personal Facebook page know that I spend a fair … Continue reading
Light in the Darkness
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Reposted and updated from January 5, 2012. It seemed particularly appropriate in light of recent tragedies at a normally joyous time of year. The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark … Continue reading
Christmas Mourning
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Reposted (with minor updates) from December 21, 2011. We speak of Christmas as the most joyful time of year. We sing lyrics, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And Christmas is a wonderful time of great joy and … Continue reading
My Greatest Adventure – A Step of Faith
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Adventure: (1) An exciting or unusual experience; a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. (2) Broadly refers to any enterprise that is potentially fraught with physical, financial or psychological risk, such as a business venture, a love affair, … Continue reading
Just a Trace
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Resting my Kindle on the fold-down tray-top, I gazed out the plane window. I absentmindedly watched the earth drift lazily by, while pondering the words I had just read. At several thousand feet above the ground, my mind was a … Continue reading