Reminders: The Cure
Three pastors were having lunch together. One said, “I’ve been having trouble with bats in my church balcony. I’ve tried everything––noise, spray, cats, but…
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Prayer Seed: Psalm 103:1-3
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that when I put ALL of my trust in You, it means that everything in my life…
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Food for Thought: Dying Well
I once taught a series of classes for my church called “Living Fully/Dying Well” based on a book by Ruben Job. The main…
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Reminders: How to Tame a Bully
A farmer and his brand new bride were riding home from the wedding chapel in a horse-drawn carriage when the old horse stumbled. …
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Reminders: Gossiping Gertie
Gertie the church gossip kept sticking her nose into the other members’ private lives and spreading false rumors. Church members didn’t like it…
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Food for Thought: Living Fully
In the early 1970s I belonged to a discussion group on the campus of the University of Northern IA. One of the topics…
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Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that even though we sometimes we let go of Your hand and are out of fellowship with…
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Food for Thought: Sharing
A guy explained that the Internet was down at his apartment, and then added, “I guess my neighbors forgot to pay their bill.”…
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Reminders: How Heavy is It?
An elementary school teacher tried a little experiment with her students. She asked them to bring one tomato to school for each person…
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Prayer Seed: Romans 15:13
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for being my source of hope and being faithful in fulfilling Your promises. Please help me to…