People, People who need people, Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children, needing other children And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children* Earlier this week, I asked God to restore my faith in humanity. I don’t even remember what news story triggered that […]
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There are times that I pray for “all of the people,” instead of for individuals by name. It occurred to me that everyone needs Jesus, but so many keep their personal struggles to themselves. They need prayer, but we don’t know that they do. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another,
I love the Old Testament. It’s full of people just like me–imperfect. Yet God forgave them over and over again. He was (and is) always able to use a person’s hardened heart to fulfill His plans and bring glory to Himself. We serve an awesome and merciful God. I also love the New Testament. Jesus
A long time ago, God chose a man named Abram to be the father of His chosen people. There was nothing special about him. He had a small family, and they weren’t particularly devout. There is nothing known about Abram or his family that would set him apart or make him special. Yet, this is
Baptism is a touchy subject in some circles.
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We’re familiar with the description, “doubting Thomas,” but, did the disciple Thomas, get a bad rap, just because he sought proof?
Today is the Islamic holiday of Eid-al-Fitr (the End of Ramadan). It’s the perfect time to pray for their salvation.
I was blessed to be able to experienced the total eclipse. It was 76 degrees out during full sun. As the moon made its way across the sun, the wind picked up, and the temperature dropped. Shadows were eerie, almost unreal in appearance. Crickets started chirping, and birds quieted. Darkness fell, and I stood in wonderment at this amazing gift.
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