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patience

by regina franklin on July 31st, 2012 | 6 responses
I’ve figured out that secondary school boys are part of God’s plan to increase patience in my life. In my job I go from one extreme of teaching sixth form students to the corridors of insanity in teaching year 8 English. I enjoy most of my students, but there’s something unmistakably... read more »

July 30, 2012

by Today's Conversation on July 30th, 2012 | 5 responses
Why is fellowship with other believers in Jesus such an important thing? ... read more »

language of the heart

by mike wittmer on July 30th, 2012 | one response
I’m more impressed by works than by words, which I often gloss over as nothing more than hot air. I’ve said, “Talk is cheap!” and “Don’t talk the talk if you won’t walk the walk.” According to the apostle James we’re right to value works over mere words. He reminds us that it does... read more »

high-five choir

by Jeff Olson on July 29th, 2012 | one response
The High Five Choir is not your typical choir. Teens with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down syndrome and Noonan syndrome have banded together and perform with a group of disability-free classmates. They don’t always sing in tune or move together in perfect unison. But the High Five... read more »

all the time in the world

by jennifer benson schuldt on July 28th, 2012 | 7 responses
Do you remember me?” A pause. Vacant eyes. My mother was speaking to Betty, a fellow churchgoer from years past, who now lived at a local nursing home. My mom tried again. “Do you remember my husband? He’s right here.” Betty responded with an excited “Yes,” followed by a look of... read more »

earthly loss, heavenly gain

by K. T. Sim on July 27th, 2012 | 6 responses
What is the most valuable thing in your life? Some would say family—a spouse, children or parent. Others would list career, education or material possessions. Those struggling with sickness would likely say that health tops the list. Jesus illustrated this same question with two tiny parables... read more »

let them come

by marvin williams on July 26th, 2012 | 3 responses
I recently read of a restaurant owner who instituted a policy that wouldn’t have been well liked by Jesus. Instead of letting young children dine at his restaurant, he announced he was banning little ones under 6 years old from the upscale casual restaurant. He won’t allow the young customers... read more »

the Lord’s house

by pohfangchia on July 25th, 2012 | 7 responses
My local church finally moved into our own building. After more than 10 years of renting, our first meeting in the new building was a prayer gathering. The leaders of our congregation prayed that we would always be a people who seek God. In 1 Kings 9 Solomon had finally completed the building of the... read more »

blessings on the mourners

by winn collier on July 24th, 2012 | 7 responses
A man with whom I attended college committed suicide recently. He killed himself on the 3-year anniversary of the day his wife died. He left behind a video in which he told how heartbroken he had been and of the many ways he had attempted to assuage his sorrow. I’m sad for my friend. I’m sorry... read more »

July 23, 2012

by Today's Conversation on July 23rd, 2012 | no responses
One of God’s most amazing attributes is His mercy. How has God shown you mercy? How has someone else shown you mercy? How have you been able to shown mercy to others? ... read more »
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