Lifelong Christians aren’t supposed to get frustrated, or discouraged, or wonder if they’ve made enough errors to be abandoned. Seeing miracles from time to time is supposed to shelter the faithful ones from all forms of doubt. Or, that’s what we tell ourselves…or perhaps tell each other. Well, this lifelong Christian, called missionary, and observer …
President Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee …
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Engage!
It was a few months before my graduation, a little over a year ago now. I had just finished another one of those Mother-Daughter conversations that daughters can recite with astounding accuracy – it’s practically scripted. Truth be told, it has been for generations, but some mothers & daughters get an early escape from it. …
Doug – God’s 2×4
It was more than 30 years ago, but I still remember it vividly. With the stroke of a neuron, I’m transported back to my youth group, and my seat on a log in front of the firepit, grousing to a friend about how the chaperone’s children are hogging the horses (all three of them). It …
Faith Workout, Session 3
No, we’re not even going to count how many weeks it’s been since Session 2. The important question is, do you have your list of blessings that are yours due to your placement in your family, community, country, and time frame? I’ve already taken advantage of several this morning: a firm mattress bed in a …