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Category Archives: HERE & THERE
Would You Like Something to Read?
When I did the Bible ministry with incarcerated youth, I’d often notice as I was leaving for home, a woman sitting in the waiting room alone. She would be waiting to pick up a son or daughter scheduled to be … Continue reading
Clean Up Your Language!
An important teaching during my years doing Bible ministry with incarcerated teens: Incarcerated teens who come to Bible study often make a decision to follow Jesus. Yet many of them have a habit of cursing and they want help in … Continue reading
Gay Identity Confusion
Annie and Jason were two kids I loved and watched grow up. When they needed money I’d put them to work doing odd jobs. They loved my cooking. Perhaps it was because they were young that they’d always devour whatever … Continue reading
Gina’s Story – God Provides!
Gina was laid off from her job of 12 years in March, 2020. She writes, “After reviewing our home budget, I began searching for work right away, even though regular unemployment and the additional Covid unemployment money from the government … Continue reading
Inmate – Look of Fresh Innocence
A remarkable story from my years doing jail ministry: There was a precious 22-year-old in my Bible study at the county jail. Kimberly was unusually attractive, with the look of fresh innocence. She rarely smiled, but I was drawn to … Continue reading
Fishing Pier Adventure
We live in a beach community that has a long fishing pier. We enjoy walking out on the pier and watching the excitement of a fisherman bringing in his catch. Naturally, I always bring along a few Jesus booklets or … Continue reading
Posted in BEACH, DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, Other Religions, PEOPLE
Tagged Arabic or Farsi, fishing pier, Jesus and the Qur'an, Muslim, SONG: John 3:16-18
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It’s BAD!
I was standing near the jewelry counter when a young man called out to his friend, “Hey! Come and look at this watch! It’s BAD!” His friend hurried to look. He agreed it was a “bad” watch! I was curious. … Continue reading
Infected Computer?
A man with a thick accent called to say he was a computer support technician from Microsoft and my computer was badly infected. I said, “I’ve heard from you guys before and I don’t believe you. My computer is fine. … Continue reading
Posted in DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, PEOPLE
Tagged Ephesians 5:15-16, infected computer, Jesus, phone call, robocalls, scam, sinners, SONG: God is Ready
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A Teen Gang in The Little Red Schoolhouse
Unfortunately, this year, due to Covid 19, our community will not host a county fair. But here is an unforgettable memory from volunteering in the past: * * * I was enjoying my shift at the county fair’s Little … Continue reading
Posted in Child Evangelism Fellowship, DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, Love & Romance, PRAYER WORKS, RAISING KIDS
Tagged Child Evangelism Fellowship, cursing teenagers, Easter, Luke 19:10, Romans 3:23, skin piercings, SONG: SEVEN TIMES A DAY, surrender your life to Jesus, Ten Commandments, What is sin?
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