Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- The Prayer and the Chain Saw October 17, 2018I respect my Aunt Gladys’s intrepid spirit, even if that very spirit concerns me sometimes. The source of my concern came in the form of news she shared in an email: “I cut down a walnut tree yesterday.” You must understand that my chain-saw wielding aunt is seventy-six years old! The tree had grown up behind her garage. When the roots threatened to burst th […]Linda Washington
- Terrible and Beautiful Things October 16, 2018Fear can leave us frozen in our own lives. We know all the reasons to be afraid—everything that’s hurt us in the past, everything that could easily do so again. So sometimes we’re stuck—unable to go back; too afraid to move forward. I just can’t do it. I’m not smart enough, strong enough, or brave enough to handle being hurt like that again. I’m captivated […]Monica Brands
- Trust Him First October 15, 2018“Don’t let go, Dad!” “I won’t. I’ve got you. I promise.” I was a little boy terrified of the water, but my dad wanted me to learn to swim. He would purposefully take me away from the side of the pool into a depth that was over my head, where he was my only support. Then he would teach me to relax and float. It wasn’t just a swimming lesson; it was a lesso […]James Banks
- The Prayer and the Chain Saw October 17, 2018
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- Entertaining Angels October 17, 2018During a hard time for my family, tears came to my eyes when Alabama’s hit song “Angels Among Us” came on the radio. The song describes how, in our darkest times, when we feel lost and alone, God can use the kindness of others to give us just enough hope to keep hanging on, to keep believing in a God of love. As the words washed over me, I was reassured by r […]Monica Brands
- Forever the Same October 16, 2018When I Googled “God in the Old and New Testament,” the results included questions such as “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?” and “Why was God so harsh in the Old Testament, but more forgiving in the New Testament?”Remi Oyedele
- Priceless Prayers October 15, 2018Imagine receiving clothes you chose to never wear, cars you didn’t ever drive, or houses you never lived in. What would be the point? If we’re not going to use those things, we might as well not possess them.Mike Wittmer
- Entertaining Angels October 17, 2018
Tag Archives: heaven
Heaven and Hell
HEAVEN & HELL A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, “Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like. “ The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He … Continue reading
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How to get to Heaven in 10 minutes…
How to Get to Heaven in 10 Minutes Have you ever really thought about eternity? This is a big concept to grasp since we can only really visualize our world from what we see in our own lives in the … Continue reading
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FORREST GUMP
FORREST GUMP Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gate by St. Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter says “Well, Forrest, it’s certainly good to see … Continue reading
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Father’s Day……
Today being a day to honor our father’s, we began the post with the Fifth Commandment. This Commandment is the first one with a promise attached to it! So as we enjoy this day with our earthly father if he … Continue reading
TOP TEN REASONS TO BELIEVE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
TOP TEN REASONS TO BELIEVE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH 1. The Credibility of Its Founder: Peter spoke for Jesus’ closest followers when he said, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and … Continue reading
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COME AS YOU ARE. NO JACKET REQUIRED
COME AS YOU ARE. NO JACKET REQUIRED I shook my head in disbelief. This couldn’t be the right place. After all, I couldn’t possibly be welcome here. I had been given an invitation several times, by several different people, and … Continue reading
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HOUSE FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE ADDRESS: Heaven FEATURES: Many rooms with a master suite Spacious love Open floor plan for peace Large eat-in grace Fenced in mercy with room for expansion Son room with a marvelous view of salvation Pool of milk … Continue reading
DO YOU BELIEVE IN EASTER?
DO YOU BELIEVE IN EASTER? Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. … Continue reading
A CHILD’S ANGEL
A CHILD’S ANGEL Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God: They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being … Continue reading
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JESUS REALLY LOVES YOU
JESUS REALLY LOVES YOU Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at their church, the Pastor and his 11-year-old son would go out into their town and hand out Gospel tracts. This particular Sunday afternoon, as it came time for … Continue reading
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