Monthly Archives: July 2016

Dungeons, Poisons … and Keys

Many years ago my wife, Barbara, and I read the classic book, Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan, to our then-7-year-old son. (Where has the time gone?!) In the story, Christian is journeying on the straight and narrow path to the … Continue reading

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Something To Look Forward To

When Jesus sent forth the seventy-two disciples, part of what they were told to do was “heal the sick” (Luke 10:9). When they returned, the disciples were beside themselves with excitement. “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in … Continue reading

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David, Solomon and Unforgiveness

When David was passing along the kingship mantle to his son Solomon, he told Solomon about some people. Of course, David begins his final words to his son with an admonition to follow the Lord. We would expect that from … Continue reading

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What’s It Worth To You?

When I was young, living at home with my parents, everything I had or owned was given to me. Apart from what my parents gave me, I had no means to obtain anything. As I grew older, occasionally I could … Continue reading

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Why Worry?

When Absalom rebelled against his father, David, and tried to take over the kingdom, a battle ensued. It was a bloody and nasty affair. Twenty-thousand men lost their lives, “…and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword. … Continue reading

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