My husband’s mother did many things well. Her fried chicken outshone any restaurant I know. The five children she reared as a single parent grew into productive citizens in their communities. At ninety-plus years, she
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Tag: Evangelism
We 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 moreA Hole in Every Man
There is a hole in every man An aching for the perfect land A longing for the One who heals Whose hand creates, whose heart feels He is Emanuel, the God with us He’s with
Read moreThe Cure
More Deadly than Disease There is a virus that lurks in the shadows yet remains undetected by high-powered microscopes. It does not create the same symptoms as other diseases might. It prowls on a different
Read moreMy Story
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– Ephesians 2:8 NIV And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God,
Read moreHow I Started Recycling: An analogy of our Father’s method for change
I recycle because I have a friend who recycles. I mean, I have a friend who recycles. She carries a bag with her when she goes on walks simply so she can pick up trash. When
Read moreBring to Glory
Next week I’m reading my poetry in public for the first time in fifteen years. My coffee house and campus glory days are way behind me. I’ve since been saved, sober, baptized, re-married, ordained as
Read moreNew Creature, New Job
Thursday I punch a clock for the first time in years. I’m taking on a second job to reduce my debt-to-panic ratio. I don’t often, maybe ever, sense I’m being led by the Lord, but
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