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Tag Archives: friend
A Place Pepared
For those of us who have known the gospel since childhood, the words of Jesus, “I go to prepare a place for you” are so familiar that we are at risk of missing the amazing grace they display. I am living … Continue reading
Links that Anchor to Humanity
I listened with awe as Suu Kyi addressed the dignitaries that awarded her the Nobel Prize for peace. She was chosen for this honor in 1991 but because of house arrest in Myanmar could not personally accept it until this … Continue reading
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Tagged anchor, Depression, friend, humanity, Jesus, link, Nobel
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It’s True But Don’t Say It Now!!!
As Kingdom people there are many wonderful truths that are foundations for hope. These truths allow us to hold our worldly possessions loosely. These truths open an access to a bigger picture than we can now see. We can and … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, friend, grieve, hope, job, Kingdom, tears, week
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What Crisis Reveals
I thought I understood crisis. I have taught the basics of crisis response for years. I have met with people in crisis and have been told that I have been helpful. But this crisis has torn through my mask of competence … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, dreams, fire, flames, friend, glory to God, pets, sinful behavior
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Well, It Happened Again
by Shirlee Vandegrift Today (April 4) a dear man died and went to Heaven. We all knew it was going to happen sooner or later. In fact we knew it was likely to be sooner. Such a hard last year … Continue reading
Scared?
By Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind and mouth life of a believer, should it? Nor should the words ‘why’, ‘why me’, ‘why them’ or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have … Continue reading
Hope Dries Tears
When seeking to comfort a grieving friend we remind ourselves that we do indeed grieve but NOT as those who have no hope. Grief is a place of brokenhearted loneliness. I am crushed with loneliness when I grieve because no one … Continue reading
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Tagged despair, friend, grief, hope, hopelessness, lonliness
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