While having expectations may lead to disappointments, I have discovered that when I expect God to do great things, I am never disappointed.
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Author: Pirate Preacher
The Pirate Preacher is the Communications Director at Christ' Church at Moore Square. On Monday nights he leads a "Jesus Study" in Moore Square. Each Sunday between 12:30 and 2:00 the Pirate Preacher and others, gather in the park to hand out food, water, and other items that add to the abundant life Jesus promised. He's also is an award-winning author of middle-grade, YA, and adult fiction and a writing coach and instructor.
The Parable of the Oblivious Woman
Once upon a time, there was a great and powerful ruler. He enjoyed the favor of many in his kingdom but just as many resented his rule. Those who favored him celebrated him in speech
Read moreThe Prayer of Mike by Dean Close
“Unless The Lord builds the house, the worker is wasting his time.” Psalm 127: 1 Mike is a friend of mine and a farmer from Iowa who does a lot of woodwork. He’s built the
Read moreOvercoming the Grief of Losing a Child to Suicide
by, Jean Ann Williams A Mother’s Heart – Part Two I will never know what life would be like if Joshua had lived. At one point, my life became a pit of darkness that only
Read moreInfertility: My Heartbreak, His Expression
by Caroline Bailey “You can always make love, but you will never be able to have children.” These words were the ones spoken to me while I lay in a haze of anesthesia back in
Read moreA Mother’s Heart – Part One – A Child Lost to Suicide
by, Jean Ann Williams My son Joshua died by suicide. When at times all I wanted was to be with Joshua in the Hereafter, I considered Mary’s loss. I read every scripture written about Jesus’
Read moreEvery Choice Has Consequences
Parents make it a point to teach their children that every choice has consequences. Good choices tend to have good consequences, and bad choices have difficult consequences. For some reason, by the time we enter
Read moreImagine…
Imagine leaving your friends, family, and all things American for 11 months. Imagine limiting all your possessions to what can fit inside a 50-pound backpack. Imagine sharing the Good News of God’s love to people
Read morePreserving the Sanctity of Life
With yet another school shooting in the rear-view mirror and all of the hype about gun laws, I decided I’m tired. Tired of hearing people blame guns and hammers for killing people. Tired of hearing
Read moreOne Word for 2013 – Making Life Changes
If you could select one word for 2013, what would that word be? One thing to focus on. One thing to improve. One thing to overcome. One thing… I started participating in the My One
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