Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- Vanity on Fire June 25, 2019In February 1497, a Monk named Girolama Savonarola started a fire. Leading up to this, he and his followers spent several months collecting items that they thought might entice people to sin or neglect their religious duties—including artwork, cosmetics, instruments, and dresses. On the appointed day, thousands of vanity items were gathered at a public squar […]Remi Oyedele
- Playing with Joy June 24, 2019One of our sons, Brian, is a high school basketball coach. One year, as his team was threading its way through the Washington State Basketball Tournament, well-meaning folks around town asked, “Are you going to win it all this year?” Both players and coaches felt the pressure, so Brian adopted a mantra: “Play with joy!” I thought of the apostle Paul’s last w […]David H. Roper
- The Lord Rejoices June 23, 2019My grandmother recently sent me a folder full of old photographs, and as I thumbed through them, one caught my eye. In it, I’m two years old, and I’m sitting on one end of a hearth in front of a fireplace. On the other end, my dad has his arm around my mom’s shoulders. Both are gazing at me with expressions of love and delight. I pinned this photo to my dres […]Amy Peterson
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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
