Monthly Archives: September 2017

The Most Exciting Day of Your Life

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Kathleen

When her first grandchild was born she was ecstatic!  She exclaimed to her son-in-law, “Isn’t it wonderful?  Isn’t this the most exciting day of your life?” His reply:  “No, I can’t say that it is.”           … Continue reading →

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A Precious Friend is Gone

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Kathleen

Anne-Marie was diagnosed with a terminal illness only months ago!  She was one of my most precious friends. Now she’s gone. We met years ago in the waiting room of an infertility specialist, as neither of us had been able … Continue reading →

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Teens & Jesus at the County Fair

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Kathleen

Last month I was a volunteer storyteller in the Little Red Schoolhouse at the county fair.   My job was to tell children the story of Jesus.  What fun! The LRS, a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship, was positioned near the … Continue reading →

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We Came to Discuss an Abortion

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Kathleen

It was another Sunday afternoon at the beach when a young couple approached our Bible table.  They were looking over our free Bibles and books when the young woman noticed the tiny metal baby feet pinned to our tablecloth. “What’s this?” … Continue reading →

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He Loved God & America

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Kathleen

It was World War II and 6-year-old Dietrich was playing with his brother when he saw the soldiers marching up the road. Their uniforms were a different color than the German uniforms.  He ran indoors to tell his mother. “It’s … Continue reading →

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Why Did You Come Tonight?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Kathleen

I had a responsive group of minors in my Bible study at the juvenile hall.  I asked them why they had come.  Their answers were typical: “I need to find God” or “I’ve messed up and I need to turn my … Continue reading →

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Young Man From China Despairing

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Kathleen

Recently as an online missionary for Global Media Outreach, a young engineer from China wrote.  He said his girlfriend had broken up with him and he was despairing over his loss. Could I offer any reason for him to go … Continue reading →

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What is a Saint?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Kathleen

According to the Bible, a saint is a follower of Jesus Christ.                                              Romans 16:15,   1 Corinthians 1:2. Scripture urges us to pray for the saints in Ephesians 6:18, not to them. The Bible does not instruct believers in Christ … Continue reading →

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His Place of Blessing

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Kathleen

Our friends Carol and Frank are retired with a fixed income. They live in a small house on three acres in a rural area. They love the Lord and wanted to serve Him in some special way.  Carol repeatedly felt … Continue reading →

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We Moved in Together

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Kathleen

I met Mario at the beach today. He spoke of his love for his 4-year-old daughter whom he gets to see three times a week. I asked if he’d ever been married to her mother.           … Continue reading →

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