Tag Archives: SONG: My Friend

Conversation With a Muslim

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Kathleen

We were attending a large birthday gathering of Muslim friends.  Knowing my Christian beliefs, Ahmad said he wanted to talk with me. This fine gentleman holds a Ph.D. and teaches at a major university.  He came and sat next to … Continue reading →

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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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I Don’t Believe in Heaven OR Hell

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Kathleen

Two young men walked past our Bible table at the beach.  As they walked on, one of the men kept looking back at us. So I waved him over, “Come and check out our table!  It’s all free and there’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fun on the Beach Promenade

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Kathleen

Sunday our team was on the beach promenade again. What fun!  We’d just set up our table and one from our team began playing her accordion when a man walked up.  He saw our signage: “Free Books,” “God Talk” and … Continue reading →

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Gay Identity Confusion

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Kathleen

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 →

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Come With Me To Bible Study!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Kathleen

I began walking with a new neighbor, Anne-Marie.  On our second walk I invited her to Bible study. She said she’d never been to a Bible study before, but perhaps it might be good for her. Three days later she … 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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It’s All Good! – Is It?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Kathleen

The popular phrase “It’s all good” is often used in the most inappropriate ways. A woman I know became bored in her marriage.  She found a boyfriend and moved in with him, leaving her teenagers with her husband.  Today she … Continue reading →

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Praying to Mary

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Kathleen

A Roman Catholic friend sent an email asking people to pray the Hail Mary for the Pope.  I explained that I would be happy to pray for the Pope, but I could not pray the Hail Mary. I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Your Bride is Now Your Responsibility

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Kathleen

It had been two months since Susan and Mark’s wedding.  One day Mark found himself alone with Susan’s mom. “Mark, I’m curious. Do you ever pray for Susan?” “Sure I do. We pray together every night before bed.” “Excellent. But … Continue reading →

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