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A Killy Bride
When our daughter Ana was four and still living in a delightful princess world, she loved to play dress up. One day she ransacked her dress up box and came out of her room wearing raccoon slippers, a...
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The Hurried Samaritan
I blew past someone in the need the other day on the way to a church meeting. They were on the side of the road with car trouble just ahead of me, obviously in distress, and I was running late. Sorry,...
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Fret Not
When our daughter Naomi was a toddler, and it was time for a family outing, I would often let her play on the front porch until it was time to go. The family would pile into the car and buckle up,...
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Undercover Boss
What was the last novel, TV show or movie that made you cry? John Eldredge says that we should pay attention to when art touches us so deeply that the tears peak out. That’s a big theme in his...
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The Final Smile
There’s a popular television show in Indonesia called Minta Tolong!, which basically means “I need help!” Every week a hidden camera crew sends out a down-trodden person into the streets to ask for...
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A Follower is a Fisher
I have some friends serving in Asia and their minds are getting blown by how much God is moving there right now. Mine too. Back in September, one of their local teammates was dropping off some ministry...
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Praying with the Nevland brothers is always good for my soul. I’ve known these zealous brothers for many years, and I always get my faith stirred when I am with them in a prayer setting. A couple of...
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That Dreaded Phone Call
The call came when I happened to be nearby the scene of the accident. I was helping my oldest son with a dead car battery after his work shift had ended. As I put the jumper cables back into the car,...
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The Fruit of the Spirit and Emotional Intelligence
How does your life taste to other people? Are you walking in step with the Holy Spirit, enough so that the “fruit of the Spirit” is evident in the ways you interact with others?[i] How about your...
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The Return of Toby the Cat
He must have gotten out the night before, when Jordan came home after we had already gone to bed. Our Maine Coon cat Toby often lurks by the front door when someone enters or exits, looking for an easy...
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