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Daily Bread- Belonging June 23, 2018I’d been out late the night before, just as I was every Saturday night. Just twenty years old, I was running from God as fast as I could. But suddenly, strangely, I felt compelled to attend the church my dad pastored. I put on my faded jeans, well-worn T-shirt, and unlaced high-tops and drove across town. I don’t recall the sermon Dad preached that day, but […]Tim Gustafson
- Fellowship with Jesus June 22, 2018I’ll never forget the time I had the privilege of sitting next to Billy Graham at a dinner. I was honored but also somewhat nervous about what would be appropriate to say. I thought it would be an interesting conversation starter to ask what he loved most about his years of ministry. Then I awkwardly started to suggest possible answers. Was it knowing presid […]Joe Stowell
- Telling Time June 21, 2018“Westerners have watches. Africans have time.” So said Os Guinness, quoting an African proverb in his book Impossible People. That caused me to ponder the times I have responded to a request with, “I don’t have time.” I thought about the tyranny of the urgent and how schedules and deadlines dominate my life. Moses prayed in Psalm 90, “Teach us to number our […]Bill Crowder
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Category Archives: accept
Special Beatitudes for those who work with Special People….
SPECIAL BEATITUDES for those who work with special people BLESSED ARE YOU who take time to listen to difficult speech FOR YOU help us know that if we persevere, we can be understood. BLESSED ARE YOU who walk with us … Continue reading
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JUST A BOX OF CRAYONS
JUST A BOX OF CRAYONS While walking in a toy store The day before today, I over heard a Crayon Box With many things to say. “I don’t like red!” said Yellow. And Green said, “Nor do I!” And no … Continue reading
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what’s the Purpose…
A Poem I don’t know how to say it, but somehow it seems to me, That maybe we are stationed where God wants us to be. That the little place I’m filling is the reason for my birth, And just … Continue reading
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THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN
THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her.”As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a … Continue reading
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The Nature of Discouragement by charles stanley
The Nature of Discouragement Psalm 16:7-11 Discouragement is a powerful, destructive force. Before we can understand how to rid our lives of this deadly landmine, we must recognize its harmful nature. Understand that discouragement… 1. Is something we choose. Nobody … Continue reading
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a Letter from GOD….
My Dear Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Ps 139:1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2) I am familiar with all your ways. (Psalm 139:3) Even the … Continue reading
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ABC’s of MULTICULTURE
ABC’s of MULTICULTURE A is for AWARENESS of those around us B is for BEAUTY for all people C is for CARING about each other D is for DIGNITY that we all possess E is for ETHNICITY of which we … Continue reading
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WHY GOD GAVE US FRIENDS
WHY GOD GAVE US FRIENDS GOD knew that everyone needs companionship and cheer, He knew that people need someone whose thoughts are always near. He knew they need someone kind to lend a helping hand. Someone to gladly … Continue reading
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one criminal and Jesus
He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 When Jesus was on the cross, two criminals hung on either side of him. One of them received the gift of eternal life that day by trusting … Continue reading
TAKE MY HAND
TAKE MY HAND Are you troubled, burdened, blue? Take my hand. I’ve been troubled, too, I understand. Where you’ve fallen, once I fell — Let me help the clouds dispel — Take my hand. Others helped when I was weak, … Continue reading
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