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Posted in culture, death, Isis, Islam, jihad, Muslims, Trump
Tagged Dr. Michael Yousseff, immigration, love thy neighbor, P.C., politically correct, Sharia law
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Mercy Killing Question
My friend’s kitty has cancer. Kitty is really sick. Friend has decided not to do chemo treatments or other serious measures. Friend might have to decide whether or not to put kitty “to sleep.” Euthanizing, aka mercy killing a … Continue reading
Very Good Book Free @ Kindle Unlimited
Confessions of a Transformed Heart is a read-worthy, true account of a longtime missionary family told by Nancy, whose heart was remolded by God in the face of horror, disease and more. Even so, the book is encouraging and not a … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, book review, books, culture, death, evangelism, family, family problems, forgiving, healing, illness, marital problems, mission, travel, writing
Tagged Africa, Ivory Coast, Liberia, missionary, Nancy D. Sheppard, tribal wars
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At least I can pray…
I’ve been learning more and more about Christian girls being kidnapped by Muslims and sold as sex slaves. Go ahead. Google it. It’s probably not gonna pop up in your town’s daily news feed. It sickens me to the core. … Continue reading
Posted in conversion, culture, death, Holy spirit, Isis, Jesus, jihad, Muslims, pray, prayer, satan, sex, sin
Tagged holy spirit, Jesus, prayer, sex, sex slaves, transformation
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Get Knocked Conscious with Relentless Love
I’m selective about which books I read..and am so happy to recommend Relentless Love. It’s easy for me to read words but not pay attention to their meaning. It happens with fiction, non-fiction, instruction manuals…you name it. I can slip … Continue reading
Posted in books, christianity, conversion, culture, death, depression, Jesus, relationships, salvation, sanctification, sin
Tagged born again, gifts, God, habits, holy spirit, Relentless Love, transformation
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Drummer is Wired for God
We’re heading deeper into the woods toward a drum circle – something I’ve never done before. Darkness swallows our flashlight beams. The path feels spongy with moss and fallen leaves. The sweet musty aroma of decay wafts on the chilly … Continue reading
Delete the Tapes
As always when I call Becky every four months or so for a catch up, we quickly delve into deep conversations. This call was no different. “I remember Mom enrolled me in a dance class when I was a little … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, conversion, death, depression, family, family problems, parents, problems with kids, salvation
Tagged born again, guilt, habits, psychology, transformation
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My bad hurts others
“You cannot run from the Lord without inflicting heavy damage on other people.” * When we sin, we hurt other people. Can you think of an exception? Can any sin be innocuous? Even if the sin is “private” and unknown … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, christianity, death, depression, family problems, intimacy, marital problems, obesity, relationships, sanctification, satan, sex, sin
Tagged guilt, habits, psychology, self-interest, sex, sin
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Treated to the Word on Halloween
I bought a lot of candy bars for the Halloweeners that will arrive tonight at our front door. Then I began to feel wrong about condoning this tradition that has nothing to do with following Christ and everything to do with … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, christianity, culture, death, evangelism, family, Halloween, Jesus, satan
Tagged Jesus, love thy neighbor
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