Tag Archives: Song: Into the Light

I Was So Worried

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Kathleen

A precious memory from my years doing ministry with teens: I was leading a Bible study in Oakwood 4 – a wing at the juvenile hall. There I met 17-year-old Mario who wanted to turn his life around and follow … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes on Your Knees

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Kathleen

My friend Shirley said she was getting a divorce. “I’ve had enough! He will never change!” I said, “I would hate for you to rush into this. That word divorce is so final. I heard a pastor say that one … Continue reading →

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“I’m Gay”

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Kathleen

A 17-year-old told his parents, “I don’t believe in God anymore.  I no longer want to be a Christian.” His father listened and then said,  “Tell me what else is going on in your life.” “I’m gay.” That was it.  … Continue reading →

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One-Child Policy

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Kathleen

I was talking with an outspoken atheist who thought China’s former One-Child Policy was a good thing. I told her I disagreed. “I know China has a huge population, but I recently read that China now has 30 million more … Continue reading →

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Palm Reader – “I Can’t Read You”

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Kathleen

It was over ten years ago that Pam began seeing a palm reader.  She had a standing appointment with her reader every month.   Then a friend invited her to church. Pam had never been to church and thought it … Continue reading →

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Repent? What’s Repent?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Kathleen

Years ago a friend invited me to Bible study.  I said, “No thanks, I’m not interested.” She persisted. “We’ll get lunch afterward and we’ll have a good time!  I’ll be at your house at 8:30 tomorrow, so be ready!” I … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Commandment – or Who Cares!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Kathleen

We trained our kids NOT to say “I don’t care!” or “Who cares!”  If they uttered either of these phrases they were asking for trouble. Both comments are disrespectful and dishonoring, especially to parents.  The Fifth Commandment says to “Honor … Continue reading →

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Keep Praying! Let’s See What God Does!

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Kathleen

That day there were only two of us working the Bible table at the beach.  Josh is a tall, muscular young man, with a deep love for Christ. We had just finished praying for a man who had asked for … Continue reading →

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Religion vs. Christianity

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Kathleen

There are perhaps hundreds of religions in the world today, but the five major religions are: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.  It has been said that true Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship with a risen Savior. … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons We Know the Bible is True

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Kathleen

As a former volunteer Bible study facilitator in our local jail, inmates have asked,  “Just because you say the Bible is true, how do we know for sure?” I appreciate people who are thinkers. After all, who am I?  So … Continue reading →

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