We’re hearing the real truth through indifference, silent treatment, and finally, tears. She is a believer and politely reminds me frequently that she prays. Prayer has so much power on many levels. It lifts your spirits not only because you’re talking to someone but because you’re talking to the only one who can fix anything.
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Upon hearing our Pastor’s message several weeks ago about the Apostle Stephen, I have been on a quest to learn more about him, particularly what makes his story so compelling. Who was this guy, and what does his message have to do with me and other Christians?
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It’s strange when some people have an influence on our lives, and we don’t even know them. For me, it was Wayne Dyer, an author and motivational speaker. While his perspectives didn’t substitute for the teachings of God, they complemented my commitment to leading a life centered around Christ.
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Last weekend, we packed up our grandkids and headed to a local rescue zoo. It was a chilly but crisp and clear night, with Christmas lights blinking everywhere. My wife had read that the zoo was in its second year of illuminating the entire facility. We knew it would be something that all of us would thoroughly enjoy.
Over the years, I remember inspiring solos of “O Holy Night,” cello instrumentals, and some of the best sermons I’ve ever heard. I’ve even worried about what others think of our services as if it’s a show. It’s not. We shouldn’t worship any differently at Christmas, but we should look more intensely at the reason for the holiday.
She asked everyone she knew. God put the right people in her life at the right time. One friend drove almost 900 miles with a container of antlers for her.
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She added, “I just thought that was a very interesting question because it’s not what most people ask when they first meet you. He wanted to know if the person who was going to be taking care of him believed in the power of prayer and healing.”
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They were leaving the harbor as they approached the Sound, and he described it as a perfect late summer sunset. The lighting was so dramatic he claimed God must have painted it. Not long after, we were told about ominous, dark storm clouds rushing towards their boat. The storm was upon them so fast they didn’t have time to turn around and make it out of the sound in time.
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When I take the time to pray and reflect, I’m reminded that they are just things. Worship the Creator, not the created, I learn.
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“So at times in my life, whether I was going through the difficulties of Army Ranger school or being deployed, or whether it’s through kids’ sicknesses, those were times when God has reminded me that, ‘Hey (J), you think you’re in control? It’s all an illusion.’ Those are times when God says, ‘I’m the one who’s in control, and you really need to look to me for answers in good times and bad times.’”
