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Spirit House
We were privileged to travel to Cambodia and actually visit some private homes. I noticed the homes in the villages each had a small spirit house outside, usually perched on a pedestal, facing the front of the home. Some of … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, PEOPLE, TRAVELING
Tagged America, beliefs, Buddhist, Cambodia, good works, Hebrews 9:27, Karma, poor, reincarnation, rituals, SONG: John 3:16-18, spirit houses, suffer, traveled, villages
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Seeing Clearly Through the Smog
It was on a smoggy day that I received an unexpected letter from someone I loved. I wasn’t prepared for its disturbing contents which hurt deeply. It was a letter of anger and bottled-up emotions, being vented in one huge … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, PEOPLE, PRAYER WORKS
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, bottled-up emotions, disrespectful, Give thanks, Jesus, letter, offensive, peace, smog, teeth-gritting thankfulness
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Killing Christians
I recently read Killing Christians: Living the Faith Where It’s Not Safe to Believe by Tom Doyle… http://www.killingchristiansbook.com/ He also wrote Dreams and Visions. He begins by explaining that the Church in America is not strong because the Church in … Continue reading
“I’m Bisexual”
As an online missionary for Global Media Outreach, I’ve been mentoring 20-year-old Mary from the Philippines for several months. Recently, she admitted something new: “Even though I’m a Christian, I need to tell you that I’m bisexual. I’ve never had … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, GLOBAL MEDIA OUTREACH, Love & Romance
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Bible, bisexual, Global Media Outreach, http://ex-gaytruth.com/ex-gay-testimonies/, http://www.globalmediaoutreach.com, obedience, porn is addicting, pornography, Revelation 21:8, Romans 1:21-28 Jesus Christ, sexually immoral
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Depression & Anxiety
A couple of months ago there were several articles that came out stating that of all professions, it’s medical doctors who have the highest incidence of stress, anxiety and depression. A young doctor who is a blogger wrote, “My stress … Continue reading
Divorce: Two Selfish People
My friend Roxanne saw a lawyer and filed for divorce! “We are two selfish people who never should have married. Greg no longer attends church and living with him has become more and more difficult.” Married ten years, there are no … Continue reading
Suicide and Hopelessness
Suicide in the U.S. is on the increase. We know it. I just read that 20 veterans per day committed suicide in 2017. That’s huge! What brings people to the point of suicide? I believe it’s depression and a sense … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, ILLNESS or HOSPITAL, PEOPLE
Tagged depression, hopelessness, joy and peace, Romans 15:13, suicide and hopelessness
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Christians in Vietnam
A worker teaching Christian leaders in Vietnam shares this experience: I immediately realized that not one of these pastors owned a Bible and that they were waiting to hear from Scripture. As I started sharing, one pastor raised his hand. “Excuse me … Continue reading
Man With Terminal Cancer
We attended an out-of-town function and were seated with a younger couple. We visited awhile and learned that Jim had terminal cancer. Neither he nor his girlfriend had any religious affiliation, but Jim was clearly disturbed about his condition. Whenever he spoke … Continue reading
Man on the Street in Greece
I chatted with a man while waiting for my husband to get our rental car in Greece. Nikos told me about his wife and kids, his vineyard, and his olive trees. I told him I was curious about the beautiful Greek … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, TRAVELING
Tagged Believing Faith, Bible, forgiveness, Greece, Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, peace, Romans 10:13, salvation, sin
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