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Daily Bread- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018It is pitch dark when Ah-pi starts her day. Others in the village will wake up soon to make their way to the rubber plantation. Harvesting latex is one of the main sources of income for people living in Hongzhuang village, China. To collect as much latex as possible, the trees must be tapped very early in the morning, before daybreak. Ah-pi will be among the […]Poh Fang Chia
- Amnesia April 25, 2018Emergency Services in Carlsbad, California, came to the rescue of a woman with an Australian accent who couldn’t recall who she was. Because she was suffering from amnesia and had no ID with her, she was unable to provide her name or where she had come from. It took the help of doctors and international media to restore her health, tell her story, and reunit […]Mart DeHaan
- The Waiting Place April 24, 2018“Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night . . . . Everyone is just waiting”—or so Dr. Seuss, author of many children’s books, says. So much of life is about waiting, but God is never in a hurry—or so it seems. “God has His hour and delay,” suggests an old, reliable saying. Thus we wait. Waiting is har […]David H. Roper
- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018
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- My One Thing April 26, 2018The song “You Are My One Thing,” by songwriter Hannah McClure voices a deep cry of the heart to walk closely with God and experience His presence. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder of how our relationship with God can transform our lives. Hannah says that the song came out of a season when God was calling her back to remember the time where she’d first exp […]Ruth O'Reilly-Smith
- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018We don’t use money in heaven,” says Clarence the angel in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. “It comes in pretty handy down here, Bub!” replies an exasperated, earthbound George Bailey.Tim Gustafson
- Healthy Together April 24, 2018My friend Jen and I are looking forward to meeting in Atlanta for a much-anticipated reunion. Our friendship formed over a short span of time, but the bond has remained strong despite the distance that separates us. Anne, in the novel Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery said it best: “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid t […]Regina Franklin
- My One Thing April 26, 2018
Category Archives: culture
Ash Wednesday
ASH WEDNESDAY Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Christian season of Lent. Lent comes from the Old English term for “lengthen.” As Easter approaches the amount of daylight grows longer. More than a thousand years … Continue reading
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The Donkey and the carrot….
out of more than 800 post the number 1 requested post by far the most popular ever is “the donkey and the carrot…” so I am repeating it for those that do not know about it or do not sheach … Continue reading
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Some Talk the Talk, but may Stumble Walking the Walk…..
SOME TALK THE TALK, BUT MAY STUMBLE WALKING THE TALK A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at … Continue reading
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the Devil’s Beatitudes
THE DEVIL’S BEATITUDES If the Devil were to write his Beatitudes, they would probably go something like this: Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians … Continue reading
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The Seed…
In the Far East the emperor was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided to do something different. He called young people in … Continue reading
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Moments in life….
There are times in this life when one of these 9 statements apply to each one of us. So let them now be reminders that Minister to us….. “Moments in Life” 1. There are moments in life when you miss … Continue reading
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A STORY TO MAKE US THINK
A STORY TO MAKE US THINK Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His … Continue reading
A Dozen Timeless Ways to be Happy!
A Dozen Timeless Ways to be Happy! Our passions, expectations, life experiences, and even our personalities all contribute to the level of happiness we experience in our lives. No matter how you define happiness for yourself, there are certain universal … Continue reading
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE INSIDE
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE INSIDE I remember reading a story once about a man who was exploring some caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It … Continue reading
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SPECIAL BEATTUTUDES for those who work with special people
SPECIAL BEATTUTUDES 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 … Continue reading
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