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The Destructive Power of Uncertainty

A television presenter recently interviewed a couple whose family was experiencing severe trials and she said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”  It was the second time that I’ve heard this presenter use those words, but I have also heard her on … Continue reading

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That’s The Problem With Our Problems

The other morning on television I watched a group of people sitting on the ground in a circle expressing forced laughter.  Apparently research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-reaching, strengthening one’s immune system, boosting energy, diminishing pain and giving … Continue reading

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The Constant One-sided Story

For a few years now, I have found it rather disturbing to hear and read comments made by some Christian people immediately following tragic events happening around the world.  Drought, famine, fire, floods, tornadoes, cyclones, earthquakes, political & economic upheaval, war…..whether it is factual or not, all of … Continue reading

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To Have That Which I Can’t Have.

The one thing about human nature that never ceases to fascinate me is the driving force within to take to ourselves that which is not meant for us.  Or, to have that which I can’t have.  The small child is told that he or she can, “look, but not … Continue reading

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I was testing your faith.

It was pouring with rain as I stood at the doorstep under my umbrella talking with the man.  Perhaps in his early thirties, he told me he’d done a lot of reading in recent times and was very proud to tell me … Continue reading

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God at work again.

A young man in his mid-twenties came to the door and when he was informed of the purpose of my visit he told me he was a communist from Yugoslavia.  Then he said, “I could be Jesus.”  I told him that … Continue reading

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I can tell you all about the Bible.

The day I knocked on Errol’s door, immediately he said, “Come in.  I’ve been waiting for you.  If you want to know anything about the Bible, talk to me.  I can tell you all about the Bible.”  He took me into … Continue reading

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I’ll do it my way!

The first time I met Mr de Silva he had very little time to chat, but he was very interested in my message so he asked me to come back at a later date.  Three weeks later I called back … Continue reading

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