Monthly Archives: June 2013

Shining the Light

“He had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying” (Luke 8:42). What an unthinkable scenario for a father. An only daughter, not quite a teenager, dying. As a father myself, with just one daughter, I … Continue reading

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Divisiveness

I recently ministered at a church in another state. While I was there, two different people told me about something that happened at the church a few decades ago. It seems there was some infighting, factions at odds with one … Continue reading

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Tossing Things to Jesus

“…casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). The Greek word that we translate as “casting” is epirrhipto. Epi means “upon;” rhipto means “cast.” To cast upon. That’s what we’re to do with our … Continue reading

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Young and Old Together

There are numerous Old Testament passages that speak of the time when God will set everything aright. Situations, circumstances, and even people will be brought back to the proper and God-ordained order. From such passages we often get a glimpse … Continue reading

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