The Faith of a Child
I walked through the door and the room was soundless and unoccupied. I looked around deciding on the first things I should do in order to get ready for the morning. I noticed that the old worn down couch had broken just a little bit more and the front board was not peaked in the middle and was touching the ground. The worn out velvet green marital was in terrible disarray and frightenly ugly. Every time I walk into the room I think about getting rid of it, then I remember
My "What Not To Do" list.
Charlotte is a 70 mother and grandmother. She has lived a lot of life. Many of her years she has dedicated to following Christ. She has also spent a great deal of time praying and discovering ways to live life better; to live life to the fullest. As she was doing her devotions one day, she was asked an interesting question: “If you could start all over again in your 20’s, what would you do?” She turned it around and this is what she came up with: "What Not To Do" The que
"Sir, Yes Sir."
“Sir, yes sir.” “Why are you calling me that my daughter?” “Because Lord, it feels like I am watching you perform as a great general. I see that you have a strategy in place and you are moving your warriors into position in order to fight a great and glorious battle. I do not know what Your tactics are or what your plan is, but I see something great happening and I am excited to be a part of your great design.” “You are correct, my girl. I do have a plan in place. There ar
Eyes that do not see.
The room was full of chatter and excitement as the little children saw their Sunday friends for the first time in the day. Eyes were sparkly and bright and alliances were rekindled as a part of the weekly routine of Sunday morning Children’s Church. I pulled up a chair in front of the small crowd and watched for a moment. I saw a room full of faces; some illuminated by smiles, others darkened by fear, and others in obvious anticipation. Finally, I made my announcement with
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