Tag Archives: faith
Trust
Which path to take? Always a conundrum, often a dilemma. For the Christian, walking is the embryonic act of faith. Jesus told those who would be his disciples to follow him. This was not theoretical statement, but rather a practical … Continue reading
Seeking Lesser Miracles
There is a truth Western Christians largely ignore, and that some may not honestly even believe: the greatest Miracle of all time is Jesus’ conquering of sin and death through his advent, death, burial and resurrection. That Miracle is promised … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Home Bound
Tagged bible, Cancer, christianity, faith, god, heaven, jesus, Marriage
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He Sees You
I recently experienced two seemingly unrelated encounters which are clearly connected by one unmistakable thread. Perhaps the retelling will encourage someone else to remember an unfailing truth: God sees you. The first encounter happened as I exited the University of … Continue reading
Bricks: A Story in Pictures
This is the home of a farmer who also happens to be a pastor, who also happens to be a higher education ‘lecturer’, who also happens to be the local dental provider, who also happens to be the village well … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, International Travel
Tagged children, christianity, education, faith, orphans, school, travel, Uganda
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Eating crunchy eyeballs
Life in another culture can be full of unexpected adventures. For instance, I recently had a meal of posho with beans, ‘little fish’ and hot chili peppers. I had deliberately avoided this meal at the mess hall where I am staying, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Current Events, International Travel
Tagged christianity, faith, friendship, good news, joy, purpose, suffering, Uganda
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Earth Splitting Joy
And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. (1 Kings 1:40, RSV) The “splitting of the earth” is an obvious hyperbole, so much so that … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Current Events, Devotional
Tagged Bible Study, faith, joy, judgment, revenge
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