Monthly Archives: June 2012

Out of the Darkness: An Interview with Kelly Willard

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

 by Maryann B. Hunsberger | originally posted 8/27/2007  After a long absence from making music, not to mention a series of tragedies—including a divorce and her daughter’s suicide—CCM veteran Kelly Willard is back on the scene.  Since the early days … Continue reading →

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Marginal People

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

“Light shines in the darkness for the godly.     They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.” Psalm 112:4, NLT The Glory of Jesus lies in this: in weakness, vulnerability, and apparent failure He has called forth disciples to come after Him, willing … Continue reading →

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Pouring Oil on the Waves

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“…And through him God reconciled everything to himself.  He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.” Colossians 1:20, NLT Jesus has brought a full and clear peace into God’s world. Everything is … Continue reading →

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He Will Come and Find You

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 What a gritty, hard life Bartimaeus lived.  How terribly desperate and lost he must have felt.  He has … Continue reading →

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What Do Manic People Do?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

This is just a metaphor, right?!

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