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Converging Threads of My Life
My grandmother (on my father’s side) prayed for years that her sons would be missionaries and take the love of Jesus to far-off lands. None of her four sons became missionaries. But from a biblical standpoint, I was in the loins of my father when she prayed.
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My Changing Attitudes About Poverty, Immigration, Healthcare, etc.
Recently, I’ve begun to ask myself when my perspective on poverty, immigration, healthcare, etc. began to change. Read more …
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Good News for Trauma Victims
Keying off one paragraph in the book The Body Keeps the Score, I examine ways in which the gospel of Jesus Christ addresses “holes in the soul” which author Bessel van der Kolk describes as part of the consequences of trauma. Read more …
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In Search of Persons of Peace, Chapter 1
This article represents a summary of the first chapter of Carolyn Leslie Knight’s book In Search of Persons of Peace which teaches us about a key concept in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Read more …
Witnessing the Death of a Dream
Is there a dream in your life that has come to a premature end? What event is there that you can witness with your own eyes that will provide closure for your soul? Read more …
Letting Go of Trouble You Can’t Arrange
Many years ago, this small paragraph in a fiction book struck me as a good reminder of the ineffectiveness of worry. Read more …