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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Profanity Not Tolerated!
We arrived with our family at a large theme park. Upon entering I noticed a sign that said, “Profanity and other inappropriate language will not be tolerated at this establishment.” How refreshing! I was impressed. We walked to the water … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, Holidays, RAISING KIDS, TRAVELING
Tagged amusement park, Exodus 20:7, God, Good Lord, inappropriate language, Lord's name in vain, My God, stealing, Third Commandment, warning, will not be held guiltless, You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
14 Comments
Son in Drug Rehab
We were eating in a quiet restaurant. There was one other diner eating alone. He greeted us when we arrived and began sharing his sadness over his 19-year-old son in drug rehab. I asked him if he had a faith background. … Continue reading
Religion is for Brainless Drones
“I have a question. Why do you insist on spreading the cancer that is religion? It’s a dirty lie and all your followers are nothing but brainless drones. ~ James” Wow! NOT one of the usual questions I get as … Continue reading
Incarcerated Teen Sharing Jesus
One evening at the facility for incarcerated teens, a new boy walked into my Bible study. He was carrying papers and explained they were from a Bible study he’d been doing. I recognized the papers as those I had written myself and … Continue reading
Showing Cleavage
I recently had trouble listening to a Christian speaker — trouble getting beyond her cleavage! My thoughts were preoccupied with the poor example she was setting. Our appearance is a reflection of our relationship with Christ. It is not necessary … Continue reading
Fishing On the Pier
What interesting people one meets while fishing on the pier with five grandchildren! We first met a homeless guy who sold us his mussels for bait. I did not realize what a HUGE undertaking it would be to attempt to … Continue reading
Posted in BEACH, PEOPLE, RAISING KIDS
Tagged bait, Christian, Faith, fishing, God's love, grandkids, pier, salvation, saved, SONG: ONLY ONE LIFE, squid vs. mussels
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Blessed be Your Name
I walked into the day room at the juvenile facility for incarcerated youth. The deputy saw me and made the announcement for Bible study. A group of guys headed for the classroom, leaving a new guy, Brett, sitting alone on the sofa. … Continue reading
Posted in JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged Bible study, Blessed be Your Name, church, funerals, incarcerated youth, lyrics, Matt Redman, Psalm 113:2, sing
6 Comments
Surprise Evening Visitor
Recently at 8:30 PM I received a text from a young college friend in another city. “I know this is last-minute, but what are you doing tonight?” “Just some paper work. Why?” “I decided to take a little drive to … Continue reading
Posted in BEACH, COLLEGE CAMPUS, Love & Romance
Tagged Bible College, Bible table, college, engaged, Evangelism, Genesis 2:18, God-honoring courtship, Marriage, Middle East, ministry, prayer
10 Comments
A 15-Year-Old Wants Jesus
I was leading a Bible study for incarcerated teens when I noticed a boy sitting alone two tables away. He was looking the other direction, but his ear was toward me. After awhile he moved to a closer table, still … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY
Tagged fearful, forgiveness, heart, Jesus, juvenile facility, prayer, Romans 5:8, sad story, SONG: God is Ready, Spiritual, teens, teens incarcerated
9 Comments