Tag Archives: SONG: THE PARALYTIC

Donate His Organs?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Kathleen

What a blessing to hear a family member share her testimony before an audience of Bible students.  After many years, Lauri’s story remains a vivid memory in our family’s history. During a large holiday gathering, her 3-year old son Jack was … Continue reading →

Posted in DOCTRINE, PEOPLE, PRAYER WORKS, RAISING KIDS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Other Religions, TRAVELING | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

It’s Impolite to Stare

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Kathleen

A disabled man with a shriveled leg,                                                                                                  Loaded down with a grocery bag                                                                                                   Somehow manages his own wheelchair                                                                                              I quickly turn away, it’s impolite to stare. A woman approaches, pushed from behind                                                                                Distorted, deformed, bitter, unkind                                                                                                    I resist the temptation … Continue reading →

Posted in COLLEGE CAMPUS, DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, ILLNESS or HOSPITAL, PEOPLE | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Teen Floats Between Group Homes

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Kathleen

From my years at the juvenile facility: Robert is 17 and has lived in group homes since he was 11.  His mother loves him, but is unstable. His older brother committed suicide a few months ago. He said he’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY, PEOPLE, RAISING KIDS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Would You Read to Me from the Bible?

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Kathleen

One day Alberto, the former restaurant cook who’d been fired for drinking, called me. He said when he was a child he wanted to know about God and the Bible. “I always wanted someone to read me a Bible story, … Continue reading →

Posted in DOCTRINE, PEOPLE | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

OCD – My Child?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Kathleen

Our friend’s five-year-old daughter began exhibiting signs of obsessive compulsive behavior–OCD.  The mother consulted her Christian pediatrician who told her to put a stop to it—now! The problem? The little girl would hop on her left foot instead of walking … Continue reading →

Posted in DOCTRINE, PEOPLE, RAISING KIDS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

My Name is Kathleen

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Kathleen

A young woman stopped at our Bible table at the beach.  One of the guys was answering her questions and sharing the Lord with her.  Then I noticed her glance over at me.  She looked familiar. After a while, she … Continue reading →

Posted in BEACH, HERE & THERE, JAIL & COUNTY JUVENILE FACILITY | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

I’m Disabled—Why Am I Still Alive?

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Kathleen

As an online missionary for Global Media Outreach, most of my contacts are from overseas, but not all.  A Christian man wrote from the Midwest.  He said he was disabled and on disability.  He wondered why he was still alive, … Continue reading →

Posted in GLOBAL MEDIA OUTREACH | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Alcohol and Slurred Speech

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Kathleen

A guy walking along the beach stopped at our Bible table. He reeked with alcohol, had slurred speech, but said he wanted to learn more about God.  I asked him if he were to die today, did he know where … Continue reading →

Posted in BEACH, PEOPLE | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Anxieties

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Kathleen

Today I purchased some bedding plants from the nursery.  A young employee was helping me make decisions when I noticed his unusual bracelet.  “I imagine there’s a story behind that bracelet you’re wearing.” “Yes there is.  I struggle with anxieties … Continue reading →

Posted in DOCTRINE, HERE & THERE, ILLNESS or HOSPITAL, PEOPLE, PRAYER WORKS | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments