Tag Archives: Hope

“You give and take away.”

Posted on January 8, 2017 by David

We were worshiping God. Christians were singing. Some were clapping hands with the rhythm. I do not remember being struck by the words before, yet this morning the words of the song struck my heart. “You give and take away. … Continue reading →

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Faith Struggling with God–Psalm 44

Posted on October 11, 2016 by David

“All this happened to us, though we had not forgotten you or been false to your covenant.” This psalm is one of those texts that gives pause. The psalmist is asking why. His nation has known victories over its enemies. … Continue reading →

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Among The Tales of Sorrow

Posted on September 13, 2016 by David

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Our grandson Sully died at age fifteen months after a thirteen month battle against leukemia. Sully is on my heart and mind daily. Like Sully the children I see weekly at St. Jude Children’s … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dad on Father’s Day 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by David

“It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you. It’s what you leave behind you when you go” (“Three Wooden Crosses”). My father was a small man with a large heart. His heart held a deep faith. … Continue reading →

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“Keep Loving Jesus”–Celebrating My Mother’s Life

Posted on June 11, 2016 by David

I spoke at my mother’s funeral on June 4. A cousin, who was not able to be with us, requested I send her a copy of my message. I decided to do so by posting the message below. Reading it … Continue reading →

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Psalm 89–Only The Memory!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by David

“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” God is trustworthy. He is able and will faithfully keep his word. The psalmist especially praises God’s love and … Continue reading →

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This is my fight song, Amazing Grace!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by David

With words of self-assurance and determination Rachel Platten’s hit song, “This is my fight song”, has spoken to children and young people with pediatric cancer. Listen to the words and you understand why. “This is my fight song, Take back … Continue reading →

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Immanuel–God with Us (Part 4)

Posted on December 24, 2015 by David

“‘The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’—which means, ‘God with us’” (Matthew 1:23). The biblical texts are abundant testifying to God’s initiative and to the willingness of Christ. … Continue reading →

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Immanuel–God with Us (Part 3)

Posted on December 24, 2015 by David

The Creator coming in the flesh in itself is outrageous, incomprehensible. The purpose of His coming is all the more outrageous and incomprehensible. “He humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:6-8). The Son of … Continue reading →

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“God is not dead; nor doth He sleep.” (Revision of an earlier post.)

Posted on December 5, 2015 by David

San Bernardino, Paris, Umpqua Community College, terrorism, hatred, fear. Personal loss and pain, whatever it is you have experienced or are experiencing. Cancer, pediatric cancers, Alzheimers, other debilitating and life threatening diseases, debilitating and life threatening injuries. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow … Continue reading →

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