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
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
