Category Archives: personal testimony

My Health at This Moment, Sunday, March 10

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Follow-up. It’s Sunday morning here in Alaska. We survived already this morning– DST, an earthquake, dog poop on the carpet, and snow, and it’s not even noon yet. (Can’t wait to see what the afternoon will bring.) I had my … Continue reading →

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The Hiding Place– Corrie ten Boom Learns to Forgive

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32, NLT Great hearts are often shuttled through experiences with intense forgiving. The Father tutors us through out our earthly lives, … Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fortress, Understood

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Martin’s Depression The hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God gloriously celebrates God’s power. It was penned by the great 16th-century reformer Martin Luther, who believed God’s power could help believers overcome great difficulties — even depression. Given his pastoral heart, he sought … Continue reading →

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The Meat Grinder

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

I wrote this post some time ag0. I’ve been reasonably stable, but I’m certain that putting it up now maybe timely for some. I’m in a better frame of mind the last 3 months. In May 2011, this is what … Continue reading →

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Rip Tide Lessons

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

In the late 1990s, Lynn and I were based in a mission station about 200 miles south of Tijuana, Mexico.  We would be working in Baja in the sleepy little village of San Telmo.  It was hard work, but we would take … Continue reading →

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