Dear God: Lord, we’ve experienced a great loss in our church. Dan was such a superb leader, and he served our congregation so effectively. But …
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Easter Joy
Dear God: Father God, on this wonderful weekend, I want to praise you for your victory at Calvary. Thank you, thank you, thank you for …
Read More »A Break In the Weather
Dear God: Our whole state is locked in a deep freeze, Father, and this four-day snowstorm has crippled us all. The roads are piled high …
Read More »Competitive Spirit
Dear God: Lord, please temper my competitive juices just a little bit. (Okay, a lot.) It’s fun to win and to be the best at …
Read More »What An Incredible Book
Dear God: I want to thank You for the gift of Your amazing book, the Bible. What I read today was so needed, so timely, …
Read More »What the Bible Says About Angels
We can’t learn much about angels by watching Hollywood films, though a loyal angel can certainly declare: “It’s a wonderful life!” But the Bible does …
Read More »What Is the Holy Spirit?
First, we need to ask the question this way: Who is the Holy Spirit? The Bible tells us that this “Spirit” is actually a person, …
Read More »Speak Once, Then Act
Someone once suggested that the best guide to discipline is just four words long: “Speak once, then act.” My cousin Morris Venden once described an …
Read More »Glad to Be Well
Dear God: It feels so good to be well! Last month, when I had that flu bug for almost a week and was so miserable, …
Read More »Plans and Detours
Dear God: It is frustrating to have plans change! Our daughter just called, and her incoming flight is two hours late and being routed to …
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