And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. Luke 19:2-3 Although Zacchaeus was a chief among the publicans ...
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“Christ has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.” 1 John 4:21 (NIV) I love yard sales! There is no telling what treasures one may find among another person’s junk. But one man found something quite unexpected–a new lease on life. Don Herbert is a ...
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How do you remember something? Do you tie a string around your finger? Make a note? Write it on your bathroom mirror or say it out loud to yourself over and over? Last March, I helped my parents prepare to move. It was a massive job, sorting through treasures accumulated ...
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I lived the first 24 years of my life lost and longing for more–longing for things I couldn’t describe because I wasn’t sure what they were at first. Have you ever found yourself like this–wandering and searching for more? You can go to church and not be saved. And if you aren’t ...
Read More »A Heap of Ruins
The house looked forgotten after 30 years sitting empty; a heap of ruins against the afternoon sky. Screens loosed from the front porch windows waved to us in the breeze, and man-sized holes caved in parts of the roof. Junk rested tiredly against the sides of the house. The beehive ...
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