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Daily Bread- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018It is pitch dark when Ah-pi starts her day. Others in the village will wake up soon to make their way to the rubber plantation. Harvesting latex is one of the main sources of income for people living in Hongzhuang village, China. To collect as much latex as possible, the trees must be tapped very early in the morning, before daybreak. Ah-pi will be among the […]Poh Fang Chia
- Amnesia April 25, 2018Emergency Services in Carlsbad, California, came to the rescue of a woman with an Australian accent who couldn’t recall who she was. Because she was suffering from amnesia and had no ID with her, she was unable to provide her name or where she had come from. It took the help of doctors and international media to restore her health, tell her story, and reunit […]Mart DeHaan
- The Waiting Place April 24, 2018“Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night . . . . Everyone is just waiting”—or so Dr. Seuss, author of many children’s books, says. So much of life is about waiting, but God is never in a hurry—or so it seems. “God has His hour and delay,” suggests an old, reliable saying. Thus we wait. Waiting is har […]David H. Roper
- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018
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- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018We don’t use money in heaven,” says Clarence the angel in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. “It comes in pretty handy down here, Bub!” replies an exasperated, earthbound George Bailey.Tim Gustafson
- Healthy Together April 24, 2018My friend Jen and I are looking forward to meeting in Atlanta for a much-anticipated reunion. Our friendship formed over a short span of time, but the bond has remained strong despite the distance that separates us. Anne, in the novel Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery said it best: “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid t […]Regina Franklin
- The Laughter of Love April 23, 2018When we first welcomed a fifteen-year-old Chinese exchange student into our family, we thought it would be for only one year of high school. But years later he’s still part of the family. And we’ve added his younger brother to our growing group. Both young men were quiet and a bit reclusive when they first arrived—adapting to a new culture. But it’s been bea […]Tom Felten
- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018
Monthly Archives: February 2011
WINDSHIELD WIPER LESSON FROM A CHILD
WINDSHIELD WIPER LESSON FROM A CHILD One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick. Suddenly, my son Matthew spoke up from his … Continue reading
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WORLD’S GREATEST CHEF
WORLD’S GREATEST CHEF I love the taste of T-bone steak, Delicious every bite, But there’s nothing like the Word of God, For my spiritual appetite. The Word of God has milk and meat, And even ice cream and cake. Take … Continue reading
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Why Go To Church?
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ( Hebrews 10:25 ) Now I know that … Continue reading
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Hearing the Call by charles stanley
Hearing the Call Acts 6:4 God has issued some dramatic calls to service. Moses heard His voice from a burning bush (Ex. 3). Isaiah saw a vision of heaven’s throne room (Isa. 6). However, a spectacle is the exception rather … Continue reading
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ARE YOU WAITING TO BE CALLED?
ARE YOU WAITING TO BE CALLED? Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office … Continue reading
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life…….
LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4 , NLT Life is short no matter how long we live. If there is something … Continue reading
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Peace
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. ( Matthew 5:9 ) Every time I read that verse I think of a magnificent prayer that hangs on the wall over our computer. It also reminds me … Continue reading
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REQUEST FOR TRANSFER
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER TO: Commander and Chief Spiritual Armed Forces, Jesus Christ Dear Lord; I am writing this to You to request a transfer to a desk job. I herewith present my reasons: I began my career as a private, … Continue reading
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JESUS REALLY LOVES YOU
JESUS REALLY LOVES YOU Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at their church, the Pastor and his 11-year-old son would go out into their town and hand out Gospel tracts. This particular Sunday afternoon, as it came time for … Continue reading
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the things children say…………
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ( Matthew 19:14 *NIV ) Children are a gift from God, and hold a very special … Continue reading
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