Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- Heart Hunger August 16, 2018Riding along with my husband on some errands, I scrolled through emails on my phone and was surprised at an incoming advertisement for a local donut shop, a shop we had just passed on the right side of the street. Suddenly my stomach growled with hunger. I marveled at how technology allows vendors to woo us into their establishments. As I clicked off my emai […]Elisa Morgan
- The Lord Speaks August 15, 2018We can find nearly every argument in the book of Job about why there is pain in the world, but the arguing never seems to help Job much. His is a crisis of relationship more than a crisis of doubt. Can he trust God? Job wants one thing above all else: an appearance by the one Person who can explain his miserable fate. He wants to meet God Himself, face to fa […]Philip Yancey
- Riding the Rapids August 14, 2018The rafting guide escorted our group to the river’s edge and directed us all to put on life jackets and grab paddles. As we climbed into the boat, he assigned us seats to balance the boat’s weight, providing stability when we encountered rapids. After highlighting the thrills the watery voyage ahead would hold for us, he detailed a series of directions we co […]Kirsten Holmberg
- Heart Hunger August 16, 2018
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- The Safest Place August 16, 2018Weather forecasters predicted a hurricane would tear through the town where my friend and her young daughter lived. Hours before the storm arrived, my friend posted a picture of her toddler asleep on a bed of pillows in the bathtub—the safest place in their house. Brown curls framed her serene face; dark lashes fringed her closed eyelids. Completely at peace […]Jennifer Schuldt
- Our Refuge August 15, 2018BibleGateway.com allows online users to read the Scriptures in a variety of translations and languages. Over a twelve-month period ending in November 2016, more than 180 million unique visitors visited the website—resulting in around 1.7 billion page views. As people entered the ‘Gateway’, they searched for verses using keywords. The most popular search term […]Tom Felten
- A Blessing of Peace August 14, 2018In our nightly prayers with our children, my husband and I like to end with the words Moses used when he instructed Aaron and his sons to bless God’s people (Numbers 6:24-26). This benediction reminds each family member that God loves it when we ask for His protection, favor, grace, and peace.Amy Boucher Pye
- The Safest Place August 16, 2018
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Father’s Day……
Today being a day to honor our father’s, we began the post with the Fifth Commandment. This Commandment is the first one with a promise attached to it! So as we enjoy this day with our earthly father if he … Continue reading
CAN YOU RELATE?
CAN YOU RELATE? I drive into work listening to gospel music or a pre-recorded sermon on the radio. I get out of the car and walk to the building entrance. As I open the building door I leave just enough … Continue reading
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B-I-B-L-E
B-I-B-L-E A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ the Bible?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay,” said … Continue reading
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AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT
AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT Toothpick Rubber band Band aid Pencil Eraser Chewing gum Mint Candy Kiss Tea Bag Here’s why: Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others…Matt 7:1 Rubber band – to remind you … Continue reading
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IS YOUR HUT BURNING?
IS YOUR HUT BURNING? The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, … Continue reading
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE 1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 2. Memorize your favorite poem. 3. Don’t believe all you hear. 4. Don’t spend all you have. 5. Don’t sleep all you want. 6. When you … Continue reading
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PERSPECTIVES!
PERSPECTIVES! One day, a financially comfortable father decided to take his son to the country, with the purpose of showing him how poor people live, and that the son could understand the value of things, and realize how fortunate they … Continue reading
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PAID IN FULL
PAID IN FULL Your day in court will come one day, so make sure that you have good representation. After living a “decent” life my time on earth came to an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on … Continue reading
IMAGINE HEARING THIS
IMAGINE HEARING THIS Imagine praying and hearing this: “Thank you for calling My Father’s House. Please select one of the following four options: * Press 1 for requests. * Press 2 for thanksgiving. * Press 3 for complaints. * For … Continue reading
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ONE THING TO NEVER FORGET
ONE THING TO NEVER FORGET Your presence, is a present to the world. You’re unique and one of a kind. Your life can be, what you want it to be. Take the days, just one at a time. Count your … Continue reading
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