Suffering In Life
I’ve come to the point in my life where medical issues become more commonplace. In retirement now, my social life revolves around which doctors I will visit every week. I feel like I’m suffering while sitting on my pity pot. This week I remembered a person who...Forgiveness is the Key
In January, 1999, Graham Staines was an Australian missionary who spent more than 30 years in India caring for people suffering from leprosy-those whom society had cast away. He lived among them, washed their wounds, fed them, and preached Christ to the forgotten. In...
Is Now the Time?
In recent years we have seen an unprecedented surge in religious conversions, far from the era of “God is Dead.” This new shift makes me believe God is indeed alive and is growing everyday. While it is true that Christianity is disappearing in some areas due to...God Is In The Details
The longer I live the more fascinated I become with God’s creation. From eagles flying miles high to soar down in the speed of light to catch a fish as it jumps above water, to the tiniest hummingbird with tiny beaks and wings that move 90 miles a minute, I’m...Everyday Martyr
“Astonishing! Can you imagine walking up to your own horrific execution, kissing the stake where you would be chained and burned alive, and then using your final moments to boldly preach to the crowd instead of crying for help?In 1557, during the cruel and...Know Your Bible
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (“Teddy) was the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was a natural leader, serving in various capacities in the public forum. He was a rather sickly child with acute asthma, but overcame health problems...How Did I Miss It?
As long as I can remember, I have read and loved Bible stories. My favorites were Daniel in the lion’s den, David and Goliath, and, of course, Noah’s Ark. I can’t tell you how many times I have read and heard the story. I often wondered how a man could direct...Miracles of Music
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again – I love history and music. I love learning how masterpieces and hymns came to be composed. It began when I learned that Beethoven composed some of the world’s most magnificent symphonies and concertos when he was deaf. How is...Finding Peace at Christmas
We are now heading into Christmas week. For many, Christmas brings anxiety, fear and loneliness. We find our world once again in chaos with mass shootings around the globe. We find huge numbers of individuals suffering from depression and thoughts of suicide. We find...Preparing the Way
Before the last Thanksgiving plate was even washed, I immediately began preparing for Christmas. It seems as though Christmas starts earlier every year. What was happening at Halloween last year seems to be backing up to the Fourth of July for next year. Sure, it’s...Prayer Works
Prayer is the best weapon against all of life’s trials.
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