A succesful rescue from a bad situation better involve strength, the right plan and equipment. Jesus rescued my sin tainted self with the right equipment, his sinless flesh. He resurrected from death through supernatural strength. Father God’s plan was all about love. The rescue meant his own Son Jesus suffered humble beginnings, persecution, and an […]
“We were married 44 wonderful years the day Ann took the car and died driving off the road into a deep ravine. Even though the Alzheimer’s caused her to forget my name, I didn’t mind taking care of her.” Tom recounted details surrounding his life with Ann, her decline into Alzheimer’s and traumatic death. He continued,
I struggled to make sense of the man’s words. “I’m conservative and I support conservative policies. But I still love the liberals, so I’m helping them campaign.” The retired gentleman shared these words with a kind grin and twinkling eyes. He went on to explain, “They’re intrigued with my willingness to serve with them and
I heard a thud and then saw the small blue finch lying on the concrete just outside the sliding glass door. Hitting the glass, the bird must have been terribly stunned and then fell 5 feet to the ground. Opening the door, I saw one wing flutter and then the other. Next, the bird turned
An introvert like myself often has few spoken words to offer and avoids transparency. We usually think to talk. Our conversational material occurs to us after we’ve left the gathering. Extroverts talk to think and rarely have a lack of words. But transparency isn’t guaranteed with the many words of an extrovert. Why employ transparency
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This military veteran and maximum-security prison guard suffered 3 unrelated traumatic occurrences in his life where he could have died. These life experiences caused layers of self-centered and independent toughness to form in Gary’s spirit heart. Nearing retirement age, Gary settled in Pigeon Forge, TN. He filled his workshop with the tools and toys he
Once upon a time there was a 23 yearlong marriage filled with anger, blame, cursing and despair. But from the distressed lives of this man and woman came a beautiful daughter filled with faith, hope and love. When the daughter turned 17, this strife filled marriage came to an end. The initial sense of peace
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Seems silly, remembering my parent’s care more since they died than when they were alive. Holidays, such as Mother’s Day, seem to trigger those reflections. I guess there’s some truth to the notion we don’t really appreciate what we have until what we have is gone. Mom and Dad raised us with few words, demonstrating
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A lonely misfit, I’ve rejected the well-meaning care and concern many have tried to show me. My heart doesn’t seem capable of forming meaningful relationships with anyone. Except my mother. She died and left me alone. My father died before her. But I gave them trouble also. I would get so angry and just do
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My Child… You may not know me, but I know everything about you…Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up…Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways …Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered …Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image …Genesis 1:27
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“I really don’t want to. I’ve got a long list of things needing to be accomplished.” Wisdom replied, “If you take time to rest with me this morning and write a few words, you and others will receive a blessing.“ Heeding this advice, I did rest. As I rested, I expressed thanks for good health,
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