Back from Florida after one week. Found out it wasn’t very warm in Florida, so I spent a lot of time reading. I found a book in the airport by Tim Keller entitled “The Prodigal God”; definitely would recommend it to you. Keller points out that both the elder brother and the younger brother were […]
I will be in Florida when you read this. 4 months of living in our home while being remodeled and gray weather in Michigan finally pushed us over the brink. We did what all well adjusted people do under stress, we ran away. Anyway, I do hope and pray that as you reflect on 2011,
So how was Christmas for you this year? I’m sure we all enjoyed the gift giving, the food and the family get-togethers. The candlelight service at church Christmas Eve was as inspiring as ever. But then as I turn on the news, I hear of the killing of Christians in Nigeria by Muslim extremists. A
During this time of year, I reflect on the fact that Mary and Joseph were essentially alone at Jesus’ birth. Since His birth, believers in Jesus are never alone. This must bring great comfort to the Christian prisoners I visit, those who have lost a spouse, or children without a parent must also derive comfort
During Advent, our minister has given the above title to his sermon series. He reminded us again this morning that Jesus has already come and has promised to come again, but in the meantime He is available in our lives TODAY! Much like Jesus, our KHUSA children need to know that we are available to them today. I
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The new book has not yet arrived as promised so some reflections on the season. Did you know that Isaiah predicted the coming of Jesus 750 years before his birth? I have always tuned into the 39 chapters of Isaiah that talk about the judgment on Israel for their many sins. Did you know that
The holidays lead to a wide variety of feelings for everyone, but especially children who deal with stress and grief due to poverty and family issues. You can be a bright source of joy that is based on true hope, peace, and love. In your hours with your mentees leading up to the winter break:
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I just received a letter from one of the missionaries we support. In the Muslim country in which he serves, the people are very curious about the American holiday called Thanksgiving. He has the wonderful opportunity to share how those who founded our country were thankful to the Almighty God for the blessings He has
We’ve ended our previous book study and I thought it would be best to take a break during this Thanksgiving week before we start a new study. This week has been an interesting paradox for our family. Rejoicing over the nearing completion of a two month-long major house remodel, but sadness as a neighbor and
Dickson wisely points out that given our differing genetically determined personalities, some of us are capable of more humility than others. That being said, we all add to our humility quotient if we develop greater depth in the following 6 areas: 1. Ponder the aesthetic quality and beauty of humility. 2. Reflect on the lives of
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