I see you sleeping on the job Your heavy eyes dream of fertile valleys and buckets of gold Your eyes dream of days gone by You do not perceive the world around you You
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But Did You… Pray?
But did you die? I recently saw this on a bumper sticker on the back of a pickup truck, and I chuckled. I understood its meaning. In other words, as long as one survived this-or-that—lived
Read moreHow to Avoid Peace, Love, and Eternity: Is That Really Possible?
Are you a skeptic about religion? Is peace, love, and eternity unattainable? Have you ever interacted with a Christian who portrays peace no matter how bad their circumstances get? Have you ever wanted that same
Read moreJust Like Mom
I always wanted to be just like my mom. As a youth, I loved it when we dressed alike, even in my teen years, believe it or not. When my mom helped at senior centers,
Read moreCanine Theology
Do you know someone who has a perfectly trained dog? You know the ones I’m talking about. They always come when called, never bark at unseen objects, and leave your possessions alone. My dogs aren’t
Read moreWhat Does God Sound Like?
Have you ever felt like your prayers were bouncing off the ceiling? Do you struggle deciding if it’s your own voice in your head or if it’s God’s? Do you want to learn to hear
Read moreA Homecoming to Remember
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds” (Psalm 77:11-12 NIV). “Who lives here?” “We do,”
Read moreWhat to Do With a Bad Day: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Have you ever woken up excited about a new day, only to have it turn upside down by lunchtime? We all have those moments when a good day quickly derails, leaving us wondering, What do
Read moreHealing Hurtful Hearts and Homes
The telephone rang at 2:00 a.m. “This is the police department. We’ve picked up a mother and three children. The kids are in pretty bad shape.” Another call, another challenge for healing hurtful hearts and
Read moreHow to Carry a Heavy Burden
Will a pack animal help you carry a heavy burden? Did you know a camel can carry between 200 and 600 pounds? An elephant can carry a quarter of its body weight. And the ant,
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