Category Archives: God

A Great Redeemer – He Meets Us Where We Are

One of the things we have talked about consistently and considerably in our group discussions in the chaplaincy training program has to do with taking plenty of time with people who are hurting.  We must always take the time to … Continue reading

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I Confess

I confess…I burned the sausage.  And not just a little, I burned it real good – or real bad depending on how you look at it.  The grandkids were over and I got suckered into a couple of games of … Continue reading

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Teach Us to Number Our Days

I was talking to a lady the other day who told me, “I’ve been around a long time.  You can be 93 looking to turn 94 but there ain’t much future in it.  You’ve already done most of the things … Continue reading

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When I Feel Weak – A Prayer for Comfort

I met a few people in the past month or so who are going through some difficult times.  More than a few of them are worried that they will let someone down by admitting to the fear and anxiety they … Continue reading

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Reading God’s Word – My Flashlight?

I got to babysit the granddaughters Avery and Haley a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast.  We played hide and seek, we drew pictures and colored, and we finished off the day with playing with flashlights.  Flashlight … Continue reading

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Raising Them Right

My daughter  was over with her two girls Avery and Haley the other day and needless to say, it was a good day.  It is always a good day whenever any of our kids or grandkids visit.  They are all … Continue reading

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All We Can Do is Pray

I was talking to a couple of folks the other day about a situation they had been dealing with for some time.  At one point in the conversation one of them said, “Well, I guess all we can do now … Continue reading

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What Me Worry?

I remember coming home from work one time and finding our son who was four or five very upset, sitting on the couch with a worried look on his face.  I asked him what was going on.  Wringing his hands … Continue reading

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Happy New Year! Need a Resolution for 2016?

Looking for some good New Years Resolutions to make?  I have a couple of suggestions.  Spend more time this year reading and learning God’s word.  David said in Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a … Continue reading

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Christmas 2015 – A Nice Reminder

Christmas day was winding down and the granddaughters with their presents in tow were saying their goodbyes. I said to Avery who is six, “You had a big day. You got to visit with those who love you…your grandma and … Continue reading

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