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Why Don’t You Just Give Up, Old Woman?
The old woman lived in a village filled with people. She loved them all (well, she tried to love them all. She succeeded with some more than the others; but then, she was a woman who needed Jesus every day. And, she never did stop trying.) So, every day, she studied the Book of truth …[ read more ]
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Twin Giants (Interview with a Giant-Slayer #4)
Sometimes giants come in pairs. In order to face and forgive the giant who abused her, Pam had to face down the inner giant of fear. God didn’t leave her alone with either one. I’m grateful to Pam Halter for her willingness to be transparent and brave in sharing the story of the day she faced down …[ read more ]
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I Invite You to Desolation, RSVP (or God’s Own Area 51)
Desolate. Deserted of people, and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness . Do you know the place of desolation? Have you spent time there? Geographically, I’ve encountered some extremely desolate places. Spiritually, I can testify that Desolation is also a spot on the map of my soul’s geography. Many of you have sojourned there, too. People are familiar with desolation that occurs when one is …[ read more ]
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When You Become a Medical Mystery (Interview with a Giant-Killer #3)
I am rereading the Gospel of Mark as I frequently do, and have been impressed with Jesus’ show of authority over all things during His ministry on earth. Now, in these interviews with giant-killers, we are reading testimonies that He continues to exercise that authority. Interview #1 demonstrated His authority over sin. Interview #2 demonstrated His authority over violent …[ read more ]
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Some Giants Die Slowly (Interview with a Giant-Killer #2)
Dear Reader, I’m honored to bring you today’s interview with Karen R. It’s a powerful testimony to the love of Christ that is stronger than death. I do want to warn any readers who experienced childhood trauma that Karen tells her story using frank and direct words. If you’re someone whose memories may be triggered …[ read more ]