Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- No Line to Love January 24, 2020Sometimes when my Labrador retriever wants attention, he’ll take something of mine and parade it in front of me. One morning as I was writing at the desk with my back turned, Max snatched my wallet and ran off. But realizing I hadn’t seen him do it, he returned and nudged me with his nose—wallet in mouth, eyes dancing, tail wagging, taunting me to play. Max’ […]James Banks
- Waiting with the Turtle January 23, 2020Every fall, when the painted turtle senses winter coming, she dives to the bottom of her pond, burying herself in the muck and mud. She pulls into her shell and goes still: her heart rate slows, almost stopping. Her body temperature drops, staying just above freezing. She stops breathing, and she waits. For six months, she stays buried, and her body releases […]Amy Peterson
- Demonstrating Grace January 22, 2020“In moments where tragedy happens or even hurt, there are opportunities to demonstrate grace or to exact vengeance,” the recently bereaved man remarked. “I chose to demonstrate grace.” Pastor Erik Fitzgerald’s wife had been killed in a car accident caused by an exhausted firefighter who fell asleep while driving home, and legal prosecutors wanted to know whe […]Amy Boucher Pye
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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
