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Jan. 24, 2013
When Hundreds of Thousands Turned to Christ
What happens when a nation crumbles morally? When substance abuse and corrupt politics rule the day? When the people turn from God and seek pleasure in violent sport, gambling and womanizing? When children have to fend for themselves on the … Continue reading
Jan. 10, 2013
My best tip for conflict resolution
The argument seemed dramatic at the time. I thought we should organize our books by color and size. But John wanted to organize them by topic! We spoke past each other, made assumptions, and hurt each other's feelings. A simple … Continue reading
Tagged apology, conflict, forgiveness, maturity
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Dec. 27, 2012
Update from a missionary you may know
In 1962, a farm girl from California hiked through the Filipino jungle. She and her colleague from Wycliffe wanted to translate the Bible for a tribe of former headhunters. Just last month, John and I got to meet this missionary … Continue reading
Tagged missions
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Dec. 13, 2012
Countdown to Christmas: 12 days
I'll admit it. When I think of Christmas, I usually picture Christmas cards, pretty lights and peaceful nativity scenes. Joseph, Mary and Jesus seem so quiet and serene in my mind. Even so, I want to remember the bigger picture … Continue reading
Tagged Christmas, Meditation
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Nov. 29, 2012
Is Generosity a Life Skill? Should it be?
As a homeschooling parent, I know you want your children to be well-educated. They should know the 3Rs, be able to think critically, have a clear understanding of their world and more. At Sonlight, we add "learn to be generous" … Continue reading
Nov. 15, 2012
Why in the world did the Pilgrims give thanks?
The Pilgrims faced tragedy in their first year at Plymouth. They landed at Plymouth Rock on December 16 – much too late to plant or prepare for winter. Without enough food or protection from the cold, families watched their loved … Continue reading
Nov. 1, 2012
Who will you meet in heaven?
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. –Revelation 7:9 I believe God cares about the … Continue reading
