Tag Archives: Jesus

“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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Inmate – Look of Fresh Innocence

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Kathleen

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 →

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Astrology in Myanmar

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Kathleen

We learned a great deal from our Buddhist guides while traveling in Myanmar (formerly Burma).  For example, the people there don’t have surnames.  Their last name is the day of the week on which they were born.  They divide Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Infected Computer?

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Kathleen

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 →

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Teen: I’m Ready This Time!

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Kathleen

Another memory from my years doing prison ministry: I had some precious teenagers that night at the juvenile hall.  One 17-year-old said he remembered me from the last time he was incarcerated: “You asked me then if I wanted Christ … Continue reading →

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Dial-A-Story for Kids

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Kathleen

Our kids enjoyed talking on the phone when they were small.  Years ago children could Dial-A-Story and listen to a recorded Bible story provided by Child Evangelism Fellowship. The story changed weekly. I used to have Dial-A-Story and its phone number … Continue reading →

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Teen’s Baptism Experience

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Kathleen

As an online missionary with GMO (Global Media Outreach), most of my contacts are from overseas—but not all. “Grace” is a delightful 15-year-old from New Jersey, who has been growing in her faith. Recently she expressed a desire to be … Continue reading →

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A Friend Died Today

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Kathleen

What a shock to receive an early morning text from her daughter: “My mom passed away at 5:30 AM today.  Thank you for being her friend.” Sue was a dear friend.  We exercised together and sometimes walked on the beach … Continue reading →

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The Shaman

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Kathleen

It was a short flight and I found myself seated next to a lovely woman traveling to a Shamanic Retreat where she would teach a workshop on shamanism. I silently prayed,  “Oh Lord, I believe You arranged for me to … Continue reading →

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Hiccups Cured!

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Kathleen

A special memory from my years doing jail ministry: One night at the juvenile facility, an incarcerated girl in my Bible study had the hiccups. I excused her to get a drink of water. Then she told me she’d had … Continue reading →

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