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Gary, my brother and only sibling, broke his arm a few weeks ago. Every time I tell the story people laugh. Injuries shouldn’t be funny, but the way this happened is humorous.
His wife, Cindy, had been complaining for a while that the dryer was not drying properly. It took three or more cycles to get the clothes dry. So one afternoon Gary went out back on the patio to check the dryer vent. Read more
Have you ever wondered what your non-Christian friends and neighbors think about your commitment to Christ? To find out, I asked a group of brand new believers how they had perceived Christians before they found Jesus. Although their observations may not accurately describe most Christians, they reveal what many nonbelievers hold to be true.
Once we know how our non-Christian friends perceive us, we can take steps to connect with them more effectively. Read more
If you are a Trekkie you will recognize this traditional Borg greeting: “We are the Borg. You will be assimilated. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile.” Believe it or not, I thought about the Borg and their “mission” during a Bible discussion group last night in the book of Daniel. Read more
According to the road sign, Comfort was just nine miles away. I wondered what the town of Comfort, Texas looked like, but I did not take the detour off the highway. I was too anxious to get home after a weekend away.
But I was curious enough to Google “Comfort, Texas.” According to the town’s Chamber of Commerce site: “You’ll find yourself gradually relaxing as you approach our little ‘Haven in the Hills’ nestled in this pastoral valley only minutes away from the bustle of San Antonio.”
I know a lot of people that could use a visit to Comfort right now. Road weary folks that need to spend some time relaxing in a “haven in the hills.” Read more
Right now my husband is in the middle of a two-week hunting trip in the mountains of Washington State. They packed in eight miles by horseback. There is no cell phone coverage and no bathrooms. Just six men in tents. He is having the time of his life.
Two months ago when I returned from a mission trip to Canada, a small pile of camouflaged gear lay in one corner of our bedroom. It had begun. Read more