My wife and I have been going on short-term mission trips to Port Elgin, Canada since 2007. Most of those trips followed a similar pattern: we ran a Vacation Bible School / sports camp for
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Global Friendships
In any language, “welcome” and global friendships can be established with a smile and a simple act of kindness. Find Global Friendship Possibilities Count the nationalities living near you. Business executives, university students, medical staff,
Read moreConsuming Fire
Consuming Fire Through the years, I’ve witnessed first-hand how absolutely devastating a consuming fire can be. From a car accident that ignited a fire so intense and destructive it melted the car, resulting in third
Read moreJanuary 8 1956
January 8, 1956. Does that date speak to you? I dare so most of us aren’t aware that it has significance. It’s certainly not like July 4, 1776, December 7, 1941, or September 11, 2001.
Read moreDig for the Treasure
There is treasure to be found …if we are willing to dig for it. As a child, I loved going on treasure and scavenger hunts. My Dad taught me to notice things–things that most people
Read moreWhat Christmas is all about
“I know what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” It seems that most Americans are familiar with the Christmas special A Charlie Brown Christmas. It debuted in 1965 and has aired annually since then. A
Read moreGod’s Free Gift
Before I Met Him As a youth, I carried a heavy burden. Guilt clung to me like a ball and chain. The church I attended did not offer a remedy. I struggled with temptations that
Read moreIn the Middle of Nowhere
I grew up in the middle of nowhere in the 1950s and 60s. We lived far from stores, doctors, and other people. We drove 10 miles through hills to the nearest town. I rode a
Read moreWe Are His Witnesses
In a criminal trial, the influence of a witness can turn a case in a different direction. The witness can bring forth evidence convincing a judge or jury that an individual is guilty or that
Read moreLiving Like an Alien
Do you ever feel like you are living like an alien? Like you don’t really belong here on earth at this time in history? I do. I don’t watch the news much, but it seems
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