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Psalm 10, The Arrogance of Pediatric Cancer
“Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? When times of trouble stubbornly persist, the heart of the faithful cries out as it appears God is far off. In his arrogance … Continue reading
Ten Years Ago—Remembering, Loving, and Missing our Grandson
Ten years ago today our daughter called. “Come to the hospital.” Her son, our grandson, Sully, was nearing the end of his life at the age of fifteen months. We spent the day, family, friends, hospital staff, saying “good bye”, … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Cancer, Grief and Faith, Hope, Suffering and Faith
Tagged Grief, Hope, Pediatric cancer, Suffering and Faith, Suffering and Hope
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On This Independence Day God Knows I Love My Country
Consider the new song of praise sung to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from … Continue reading
To Please My Father
Jesus described his relationship with his Father. “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him” (John 8:29). My father was skilled in all things carpentry, plumbing, electrical, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Faith and Works, Family, God, Humility, Love, Parenting, Thanksgiving
Tagged Faith, Faith and Works, Family, Father, obedience, Parenting
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My Father’s Blessing
Isaac called his son Esau to come to him. Old, sensing his life was fading, this father said to his son, “Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat, so that I … Continue reading
Posted in Eternal life, Faith, Family, Grace, Grief and Faith, Heaven, Hope, Life in Christ, Love, Parenting, Suffering and Faith
Tagged Blessing, death and faith, Faith, Family, Father, Heaven, Hope, Love
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Reflections on the Resurrection
“There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Eternal life, Faith, Grief and Faith, Heaven, Hope, Incarnation, Jesus Christ, Resurrection, Resurrection of Jesus, Salvation, Suffering and Faith
Tagged Easter, Eternal Life, Heaven, Hope, Jesus Christ, Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ, Resurrection of Jesus, Salvation, Suffering and Faith, Suffering and Hope
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Reflections on the Tomb
“Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb … Continue reading
