I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: August 2021
PRAYER FOR AFGHANISTAN
Father God, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we intercede to you for the Afghan people. Behold the Afghan Christians who need your comfort. Breath on them with love and peace. Bring rest to them. Bring boldness to … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, angels, death, death of Christians, denial of Christ, forgiveness of sins, God's protection, martyrs, persecution, prayer
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SAM’S TRIUMPH BIKE
When Sam was sixteen, he was the proud owner of a Triumph motor bike. It had been stored because it belonged to a solder. After the war was over, Sam bought it. Then Sam went to sea. His brother sold … Continue reading
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HANDSFULL ON PURPOSE
Doing a copy, edit, post today. Feeling very thankful for the little things. I think of them like “handsfull on purpose” as Boaz told the field workers to do for Ruth. 2:16. Each time it happens, I get a glimpse … Continue reading
HAVE WE HIT THE BOTTOM YET?
I almost always read Christian fiction but I’m not very good at finding what I want on my kindle. A few days ago, I finished the triology, Mark of the Lion, and put a hold on another. Last night I … Continue reading
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Tagged compromise, culture, novels, pornography, sin, temptation, the downward slope, vulgar books
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DRAG ON – A LOVE BALLAD
Jim and Joe were hanging high on the strings of their harmonica and guitar. They had been asked to join a band—right here in Castle House. The old house had done its duty during the castle/moat era. Now it … Continue reading
Posted in flash fiction, What Do You See
Tagged flash fiction, humor, short story, tall tale, What Do You See
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OH, SINNER, WHY DO YOU WAIT?
OH, SINNER, WHY DO YOU WAIT? ****************** I copied the following selection from Google. Revelation 3:20 says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and … Continue reading
Posted in salvation
Tagged eternal life, getting saved, Heaven, Jesus loves You, salvation, sinner
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EARL GOES FAR
From childhood Earl’s dad had told him he was going far, so Earl is on his way! At eight Earl wanted some roller skates. At eighteen Earl wanted to race a motorcycle. At twenty-eight Earl wanted to own a Harley … Continue reading
THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS ON THUMBS
1. I am told that I have spent about 42 days of my life on hold with automated customer service. What would I have done without my thumbs to twiddle? 2. I hitchhiked to work one time. Thumb is handy for … Continue reading
COMPROMISE ONLY GETS YOU COMPROMISE
In my circle I hear a lot of Republicans in Congress criticized for not sticking to their guns! They make campaign promises that they don’t keep once they settle in Washington. They find out they can’t get what they want … Continue reading
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Tagged compromise, Congress, government, opinion, politics
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CHANGE
Change baby’s diaper; don’t change baby! ************ Prompt Word: Change Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #85 – Aug 7, 2021 hosted by Sweta at thesoulsearchers https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/6wsp-85/