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          They are so similar and yet so different. The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. Years ago, on a trip to the Holy Land the differences of… Continue Reading The Lesson of Two Seas

I grew up not cussing. My mom did not cuss and my dad just used colorful language like “Good night, nurse” and “Hell’s Bells.” My brother said Dad cursed when… Continue Reading Unwholesome Talk

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.”  Psalm… Continue Reading The “I Don’t Know” Prayer

While I was painting this picture of the lady I was  married to for sixty one years , I thought God had picked out an extraordinary woman for my life… Continue Reading Christian Hospitality

“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19 I’m not sure how many times… Continue Reading Lesson from IN N OUT #2

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 I was at… Continue Reading Lesson from IN N OUT #1

Job 19:25, “I know that my redeemer lives…” Elizabeth Elliot lost her husband, Jim Elliot, far sooner than expected. He was martyred on the mission field for telling others about… Continue Reading My Redeemer Lives

Psalm 71 speaks to my gray hairs. “Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” Yet, the psalmist also… Continue Reading Living for God All My Days

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  “…He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” 1 Peter 1:3 Hope is a great piece of medicine… Continue Reading HOPE

Romans 1:23 says, “They exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.” In response, God said, “OK, you want… Continue Reading A Bad Exchange

James Hudson Taylor was a Christian Missionary to China. Taylor spent 54 years in China. The organization that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country… Continue Reading Take the Time to Pray