Knowing God – Is it really possible to know God? Jesus said, “If you’ve seen me, you’ve seen the father.” A reality check informs us …
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A Runaway Car
One beautiful autumn morning my husband and I traveled along the New York State Thruway, listening to music on cassettes rather than chatting. The year …
Read More »A Ticket Worth the Pain
Ok, I hate getting stopped by cops. Who doesn’t? I’m not a speeder, yet I’ve had plenty of tickets. Proof of this lies in the …
Read More »Seatmate on the Train
Last fall I decided to take a train journey. I thought a quiet, peaceful train ride across the US would give me time for reflection …
Read More »To Love the Unlovable
Dear God: The law of heaven calls for a radical way of living that turns human logic on its head. It’s customary for us to …
Read More »My Adversary
Dear God: I’m exhausted and feel like I’ve been fighting a war with one hand tied behind my back. I have misjudged my opponent. He …
Read More »Aunt Bessie’s Dream
I was born in Klawock, Alaska in 1938, and the name ‘What Staw’ was given me. (What Staw—The Raven that takes the long way around.) …
Read More »The Power of Prayer
Brett Mehlenbacher can tell you what it’s like to almost die. But, through the power of prayer and God’s healing power, he can also tell …
Read More »Panic and Prayer
It’s a recurring nightmare that happens to me frequently. A line of cars face me, staring my vehicle down with destructive intent. A flash of …
Read More »Sister Act
My sister and I have always struggled to appreciate each other’s inner beauty. “This is what you should do,” Faith would say when we were …
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