Monthly Archives: January 2018

Profanity Not Tolerated!

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Son in Drug Rehab

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Religion is for Brainless Drones

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Kathleen

“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 →

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Incarcerated Teen Sharing Jesus

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Showing Cleavage

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Fishing On the Pier

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Blessed be Your Name

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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Surprise Evening Visitor

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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A 15-Year-Old Wants Jesus

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Kathleen

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 →

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