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Mom, I Don’t Wanna Go to Church!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Kathleen

The kids and their mom always went to church weekly. One Sunday when Mark was 10,  he said he wanted to stay home and watch TV with Dad. His mother quietly said, “Go get dressed.” “But Mom, I don’t wanna … Continue reading →

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“How Can I Get God in My Life?”

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Kathleen

One Sunday afternoon at the beach a man came to our Bible table and asked, “How can I get God in my life?” I gave him the simple message of the Gospel:  “Jesus came to live a sinless life so … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Commandment

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Kathleen

The Fourth Commandment instructs us to keep the Lord’s Day holy.  Notice it does not say to merely keep one hour holy.  Rather, the DAY is to be kept holy. Our daughter and I were reading Martha Finley’s Elsie Dinsmore … Continue reading →

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You Came to Me in Jail

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Kathleen

One day while shopping in a popular chain store I noticed a sales clerk looking at me and smiling.  Later, I moved a few aisles over and there she was again—looking my way and smiling. Finally she came up and … Continue reading →

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Getting Up at 5 AM—for the Lord

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Kathleen

Had an extraordinary two days! I was invited to speak in another city at three separate church fellowships—in two days. The first was a Presbyterian Church Women’s Luncheon with even some men in attendance.  Lovely people.  Went well. That evening … Continue reading →

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Ask Forgiveness

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Kathleen

Years ago I offended my friend Elizabeth.  In truth,  I betrayed her confidence.  She was so hurt by my action that our friendship ended. I pushed the guilt to the back of my mind.  It would not be a problem avoiding … Continue reading →

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Hang Around Afterward

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Kathleen

When our young friend Susan married and moved away, she asked me an interesting question.  “We won’t know anyone in our new community. What’s the best way to meet people?” “Hmm.  First you’ll want to meet your new neighbors. You … Continue reading →

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Living at the River Bottom

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Kathleen

One Sunday afternoon a homeless woman stopped at our Bible table at the beach.  Said her name was Bonnie and she lived at the river bottom. The river bottom is a popular dwelling place for the homeless in our community. It’s in a jungle … 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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He Loved God & America

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Kathleen

It was World War II and 6-year-old Dietrich was playing with his brother when he saw the soldiers marching up the road. Their uniforms were a different color than the German uniforms.  He ran indoors to tell his mother. “It’s … Continue reading →

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