Freedom from Sin
"So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1).
It was Communion Sunday, a time to reflect on Christ’s suffering and death and to think about the payment for our guilt and sin. As I sat in church, I noticed a couple in the pew in front of me. In the past year, he... >Read More
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The Tea Cup
There was a couple who used to go to England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This particular trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery - especially teacups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked, "May we see that? We've never seen a cup quite so beautiful."
As the lady handed it to them,...... >Read More
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Petunias, Loneliness and Faith
Many home gardeners, including myself, love the graceful, many-colored petunias that bloom all summer. I found that when a petunia springs up by itself it reverts to original form and color, which may not be as attractive as hybrids, though its fragrance is much sweeter.
The fancy petunias we have today were hybridized from two original species...... >Read More
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Three Marbles
During the waning years of the depression in a small southeastern Idaho community, I used to stop by Mr. Miller’s roadside stand for farm-fresh produce as the season made it available. Food and money were still extremely scarce and bartering was used extensively.
One particular day Mr. Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. I noticed...... >Read More
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My Quilt
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles. An angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took... >Read More
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A Tribute to Dr. Bill Bright - Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ
On July 19th, 2003 at the age of 81, Dr. Bill Bright went home to be with the Lord.
Three years prior we were told he was dying with a terminal lung condition, pulmonary fibrosis, but when we received the call an hour after he died, it was still a shock. Our first response was, “Oh, our father is gone.”
Marvin reported... >Read More
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Squeeze the Day
Two major events took place during the week this book was due. First of all, I turned 40. Don't worry, I am not having a midlife crisis yet. I will wait to finish this chapter before I dye my hair. Several birthday cards arrived from friends who were trying to be helpful, I'm sure. One contained a bumper sticker that... >Read More
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Trash Talk
Okay, so you're a child of God! Have you opened your manual... >more
The Lord is My Shepherd
The Lord is my Shepherd...that's relationship!
I shall not want...that's supply!
He maketh me... >more
What Do You Fear?
