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GOD IS THE ANSWER
Terrorism strikes fear into all hearts and minds. Our human nature tells us to fight back – to stand up for what we believe – to give in to our feelings. By doing so, we have already lost the battle. … Continue reading
TERROR
We are living in terrifying times. Fear grasps at our throats and many succumb to it. We are slowly and cleverly being devoured by evil. It’s a problem as old as time. In my lifetime alone, I’ve experienced the fear … Continue reading
EARLY THANKSGIVING
Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving at our house. I know we’re early, but it has become a tradition for us, since my husband and son are Wisconsin hunters and hunting opens the week of Thanksgiving. In a way I feel blessed to … Continue reading
PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE
My yearly physical has turned into a twice a year exam. I understand that they need to keep closer tabs on us when we get older and I appreciate that. It gives me a sense of security that I’m … Continue reading
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
The castles of old were built to keep out the enemy. The walls were high and enforced by even higher stone gates surrounding them – a bulwark that never failed. We fight a battle every day against the world, our flesh and … Continue reading
IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REFORMATION?
Throughout history the world has managed to corrupt everything that comes from God’s Word, the Bible. This distortion continues today when we hear how many churches have eliminated using the Law of God, because most folks don’t like being … Continue reading
DATELINE, OCTOBER 30, 1517
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 10-30-14 The man lay motionless in his bed, wondering if what he was about to do was even remotely logical. His mind had been plagued for years on thoughts of obtaining a place in heaven. He … Continue reading
THE WORD HE STILL WILL LET REMAIN
As a historical event, reformation isn’t anything new. Changes occur all the time, but the Lutheran reformation occurred at just the perfect time in history. With the invention of the Gutenberg printing press, mass production of the Bible could be placed in the hands … Continue reading
SEEK, KNOCK AND ASK
His life was a mess. He was tattered and torn; still he slowly approached the door, He had lost every hope. He was broken and worn. Yet he felt there had to be more, With all of his might, with … Continue reading
KIDS
Kids – you’ve gotta love ’em. It doesn’t take long for parents to realize that children have to be taught how to be good. They aren’t naturally born to be the angelic little creatures we meet for the first time … Continue reading
HEAR MY PRAYER
Dear Lord, there is so much to pray for. My world has strayed far from you. The precious words you speak to us through your Holy Word have been corrupted. Your people turn their backs on the only hope … Continue reading
SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
When you reach middle age, you’re considered in the prime of life. You’ve climbed the ladder of success, reached the pinnacle of career and lifetime relationships. You’ve vaulted the hurdles of education. Things are looking good. When I turned … Continue reading
HOW ABOUT US OLD FOGEYS
Yesterday I talked about how important it is for kids to know their value. The same is true for us old fogeys. Somewhere in middle age we become so busy building a life we forget that. When we’re on the outer … Continue reading
NOTE TO TWEENS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
I’ve spent many years instructing young people and even though our world has drastically changed over the years – the basic fears, hopes, dreams and self-esteem of our kids hasn’t. When you go from child to teen you’re entering a … Continue reading
SANCTUARY
Today, before church, I spoke with a woman whose husband will undergo chemotherapy … again. I listened as a man told of his wife’s recent surgery and the difficulties she encountered in her recovery. During the service we prayed … Continue reading
YOU CAN’T HIDE
Have you ever felt like closing out the world and living in isolation for the rest of your life? I’ve had days like that, especially when I’m fighting a cold and the usual aches and pains of age. Our world … Continue reading
BOUND FOR A NEW WORLD
There were 102 on board the small sailing vessel. Half of them, tired of the corruption in the Church of England, bound for a new life where they could worship as they pleased; half eager to invest time and … Continue reading
PERSECUTION – IS IT EVER A GOOD THING?
We see the headlines every day – beheadings, dissection of human limbs from living bodies – a disgusting display of hatred upon one group of people because of their beliefs. Persecution is nothing new. It’s man’s way of showing disdain for other … Continue reading
TROUBLE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
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