Thanksgiving
A little boy was asked to pray at the dinner table and give thanks for the food. He carefully surveyed some of the bowls of peas, squash and beans. Then he closed his eyes and prayed,
"Lord, I don't like the looks of it, but I'll thank you for it and I'll eat it anyways."
Unlike this little boy, we often... >Read More
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The Sculptors' Attitude
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or...I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
Today I can... >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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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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Camouflage
"I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty, And on Your wondrous works." Psalm 145:5
Nature in all its beauty is so spectacular this spring. We live in southern British Columbia and I don’t remember when the new growth on the trees and grass has been so lush. The flowers are blooming in magnificent splendor. The birds are... >Read More
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The Joy of Less Money
As my family sat down for dinner, I lit the first candle on our advent wreath. My young children, Lauren and Jared, smiled with Christmas anticipation, but I lacked the energy to smile back.
Memories of past Christmases haunted me. My six-figure income had purchased material happiness, something I thought we needed and deserved. My wife Tonya...... >Read More
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Smooth Stones
When I was a boy I didn’t know I loved my grandmother. Being around her was more fun than being around most people and I thought of her as the center of all good things.
Grandmother was the best
She could make taffy that just disappeared in your mouth and sent bright sparks of vanilla playing on your tongue. She could... >Read More
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The Nine Ungrateful Lepers
“One of them came back to Jesus, shouting, “Glory to God, I’m... >more
The Unforgettable Father’s Day
The Vietnam War wounded our nation, but in an odd way, the... >more
What Do You Fear?
