Category Archives: life lessons

Painful Victory

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Who Suffers From Affliction? Everyone does.  We all experience trial and affliction no matter who we are or how lost we are.  Everyone hurts.  Often we see the ungodly man or woman in suffering:  “Some became fools through their rebellious ways … Continue reading →

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When Love is Quantified

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

“My dove is hiding behind the rocks,     behind an outcrop on the cliff. Let me see your face;     let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant,     and your face is lovely.” Song of Solomon 2:14, NLT Jesus really, … Continue reading →

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Epileptic Christians Rule

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,     but God remains the strength of my heart;     he is mine forever.” Psalm 73:26, NLT I think it’s time for me to talk openly about this. For several months I … Continue reading →

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Profound and Certain Issues

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

As stumbling and struggling believers in God’s grace, we gather in a simple circle and wonder out loud.  There are many things that perplex us.  We share notes and try to make sense of our Father’s sovereignty and grace.  Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Without a Wound?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

(Revised and Edited) The subject of “the pool at Bethesda” alludes to the following excerpt from the Thorton Wilder play, “The Angel that Troubled the Waters”.The play is based on the biblical verses of John 5:1-4, but it changes the … Continue reading →

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