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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
- Belonging June 23, 2018
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- Believing God June 23, 2018A common belief about God is that if we can do enough ‘good’ things, we earn His favour. Naturally, the next question becomes: How much is enough? When can we be sure we’ve done enough good things? Well, we can’t! But thankfully, such a concept isn’t found in the Bible. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (see Ephesians 2:8-9).Tim Gustafson
- Hear Our Prayer June 22, 2018The opening to a prayer written by author Joni Eareckson Tada pulses with praise: “Almighty God, you are our Mighty Fortress, our refuge and the God in whom we place our trust.” In naming God’s attributes, she follows the example of King Solomon in his heartfelt prayer when he dedicated the newly built temple.Amy Boucher Pye
- Proof of Life June 21, 2018Families of kidnap victims often refuse to pay ransom without “proof of life”, evidence such as a phone call or video that shows their loved one is well. True believers in Jesus reveal a different kind of ‘proof of life’—evidence of lives transformed by their new life in Christ.Mike Wittmer
- Believing God June 23, 2018
Category Archives: age
Honour your father and mother
“Honour your father and mother”.Ephesians 6:2. This is God’s first commandment with a promise! God doesn’t say to hounour good parents only. Honour your parents who produced you! Perhaps the toughest stage of life is parenting our parents! … Continue reading
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THE CAB RIDE
THE CAB RIDE Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. It was a cowboy’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a ministry. Because I drove … Continue reading
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LESSONS ON LIFE
LESSONS ON LIFE There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a … Continue reading
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AMAZING GRACIE’S DEVOTION
AMAZING GRACIE’S DEVOTION By Saralee Perel This month I began writing one column after another, but nothing clicked. I finally realized my mind’s been on a subject that I’ve been postponing putting into words. But now it is time. My … Continue reading
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CAN YOU SLEEP WHEN THE WIND BLOWS?
CAN YOU SLEEP WHEN THE WIND BLOWS? Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms … Continue reading
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Out Of The Mouth Of Babes…….
On the lighter side, we often find that children do amuse us with their explanations. So I hope that you will enjoy the following encounter between a Children’s Bible School Teacher and her Kindergarten Class! After all, it is said … Continue reading
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
HOW TO STAY YOUNG ~ Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. ~ Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. ~ Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, … Continue reading
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco. “Mom and Dad, I’m coming home, but I’ve a favor to ask. I have … Continue reading
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GOD SAID
GOD SAID If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I’m a Healer? If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I’m a Deliverer? If you never had a trial, how could you call … Continue reading
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Passport and age
Unfortunately, getting a new passport required a new photo. As I handed my ten-year-old passport and the new picture to the clerk, I sighed. “I like the original better,” I told her. “Trust me,” she said. “Ten years from now, … Continue reading
