Christmas Mourning ~ Blessed are Those Who Mourn!

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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 rich traditions, specifically because of the event which … Continue reading

All ALONE ~ in a Crowded Church

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Sometimes Church feels like the loneliest place on Earth!  Much more lonely than simply being alone! Usually, I love being in Church.  I find comfort in worshipping God with others of the same faith.  I enjoy studying God’s word together, … Continue reading

Change Me, Lord! Please?

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This weekend, we had our three grandsons over, for a couple of days.  What a blessing, they are!  Three little live-wire boys, ages one to six years, full of energy and good cheer! The youngest, at just under two years old, … Continue reading

This Foolish Fantastic Gospel!

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Have you ever thought about how the gospel must sound to someone hearing it for the very first time?  I think that, as Christians, we often fail to realize just how drastically different our world view is from others.  Just … Continue reading

Of Shattered Dreams ~ And Broken Pitchers

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Have you ever experienced a shattered dream or a broken heart?  Maybe a failed marriage?  The death of a loved one?  A child with an incurable diagnosis?  A ministry that just never quite got off the ground?  Lost your job?  Lost … Continue reading

The Miracle of Life!

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Earlier this week, we welcomed our youngest grand-daughter into the world!  At 8 lbs, 9 oz, she is a healthy, precious, wonderful, little bundle of joy!  Holding her close, watching her expressions, seeing her look around, I bask in the … Continue reading

The Herald

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A Poem of Encouragement, by Joseph Pote Battle scarred and bone weary, The vet’ran warrior stands alone, Upon a barren hillock, Waiting for the dawn. Tattered cloak pulled close about him, Face set in grim determination, A single tear coursed … Continue reading

Optimist? Pessimist? Realist? Legalist? How about Faithist?

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We’ve all heard the classic test to determine whether an individual is more of an optimist or a pessimist.  Fill a glass half up with water and ask them to describe what they see.  If they say the glass is … Continue reading

The Personal Motivation Behind Ministry

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At the risk of people thinking this blog is becoming a Jamie Wright fan-club site, I’m doing a second-post-in-a-row related to Jamie the Very Worst Missionary.  This week, Jamie has initiated discussion on her blog regarding benefits versus unintended consequences of short-term … Continue reading

Why I Like “Jamie the Very Worst Missionary”

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I stumbled across “The Very Worst Missionary” on Twitter and the name caught my eye.  Curious, I checked out a few tweats, and wasn’t sure what to make of her.  I went to her website, and was hooked. I’ve now … Continue reading