Monthly Archives: March 2015

Put Off the Old, Put On the New

In late winter and early spring, before new plant growth occurs, there are still a few trees that are holding on to their brown and withered leaves. Through the entire winter season, the trees have clung tenaciously to those dry … Continue reading

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Frozen?

On my recent prayer retreat, I walked through the woods. I often find this both relaxing and spiritually invigorating. Anyway, one day, on a downhill trek, I came upon a ravine. The pre-spring runoff from melted snow and the slight … Continue reading

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Paths

I just returned from a personal prayer retreat. One of my all-time favorite things is to walk and pray. This particular retreat area had lots of mowed paths as well as woods and open fields to trek through. As I … Continue reading

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Parting the Red Sea … or Some Dump Trucks

A friend of mine, Peggy Simmons, smuggled Bibles into Eastern Europe in the 1970s and early ‘80s. She has written an as-yet unpublished manuscript about her adventures. On one trip she was driving and their team leader, Gary, was asleep … Continue reading

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Brand New?

Over the years, I have had the privilege of ministering in Eastern Europe on several occasions. I have come to cherish the people and the area. It is a fascinating part of the world with beautiful scenery and deep, rich … Continue reading

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