Category Archives: DOCTRINE

College Student with an Attitude

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Kathleen

While on the college campus with our Bible table,  a student stopped to look over our books.  I asked her if she’d like a free Bible and she gruffly replied, “NO!” Uh Oh!  The girl has an attitude!  I stepped … Continue reading →

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Chicken Evangelist

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Kathleen

We recently returned from a trip to Texas.  Loved the church we visited!  The pastor had written a book I couldn’t wait to read:  The Adventures of a Chicken Evangelist, by Steve Nelson. It told of his experiences during 40 days … Continue reading →

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What Are Indulgences?

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Kathleen

I was raised Roman Catholic.  When I was 16, I used my babysitting money to purchase a Catholic Missal from the church bookstore–a prayer book of indulgences. We learned in Catechism class that we were all sinners—I certainly knew I … Continue reading →

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May I See the Custodian?

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Kathleen

Did you know?  When a good church teaches from the Bible, it’s not just the pastor who has a strong faith in God.  The other workers, even the custodians are committed to Jesus Christ as well. One late afternoon a … Continue reading →

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Muslim Student from Senegal

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Kathleen

We were on a crowded train in France when I found an empty seat next to a university student from Senegal. He ignored me until I said, “Bonjour!” I then offered him a “Good News” comic book in French. He … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Attack Solution

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Kathleen

Eight-year-old Alex was experiencing anxieties. His mother asked him to bring a note pad and pencil and write some instructions for what to do when this happens.  She didn’t know what she would tell him to write, but she was … Continue reading →

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University Student Finds Jesus

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Kathleen

One November evening Spencer returned to his university apartment to discover one of his apartment-mates sitting on his bed.  He was reading Spencer’s Bible! Jeff had questions and they stayed up late discussing God and the Bible.  Spencer then invited … Continue reading →

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Prisoners in Lockdown

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Kathleen

A story from my years doing jail ministry: One evening at the jail I discovered the prisoners in the women’s unit were in lockdown because of disorderly conduct.  Those wanting a Bible study would not be permitted out of their … Continue reading →

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Sharing Jesus on the Pier

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kathleen

What fun!  Sally and I decided to share Jesus as we walked along the beach promenade and out on the pier.  The sun was shining and there were lots of people strolling or fishing.  Our big pockets were bulging with … Continue reading →

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Too Young for Communion?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Kathleen

It was Communion Sunday and  Susan’s five-year-old daughter, Piper, was again asking to partake of the bread and grape juice.  Susan had put her off for months because of her age, but perhaps today it was time. After all, she … Continue reading →

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