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I have never had a problem going to God in prayer and calling Him Father. I was raised in my church and in my home to refer to Him that way and my earthly father was a truly admirable man, … Continue reading →

The role that God plays in tragedy is discussed so often because we have so much tragedy to deal with in our lives.   Every day the Christian and non-Christian alike have tragic circumstances to deal with but since the book … Continue reading →

Every day we hear of the tragedies. The teen who is killed in a car wreck. The small child who suffers from some mysterious illness. The fire that wipes out a family home and all of the family’s possessions. Suffering. … Continue reading →

“Examine the situation in light of Scripture and common knowledge, seek the advice and counsel of other believers, evaluate your skills, abilities and gifts, and consider the impact the alternatives will have on yourself and others. Review the factors involved … Continue reading →

Persistence I had a student at my college who was an extremely devout Christian. I got to know her pretty well since she was a member of the speech team I coached. I also got to know her parents.   I … Continue reading →

Skepticism… When one declares to others that they have heard from God regarding a prayer concern, the response that many Christians and non-Christians alike may have is skepticism. Does God really communicate directly to us as He did in the … Continue reading →

“I got a word from God!’ Has anyone ever told you this? I have had many opportunities to be around God-believing people so I have heard that exclaimed from time to time. I was “born again” twenty years ago and … Continue reading →

Mechanics. Techniques. Method. All these words refer to how something is done.   I am a Methodist.   My Christian denomination was started by an Anglican priest in the 18th Century who emphasized mechanics and techniques of prayer.   He did this so … Continue reading →

In my teaching career*, I have had many experiences with students who like the “limelight.” From a speech teacher’s point of view, this makes life easier. These students do not have as much stage fright as some and they can … Continue reading →