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Amanda

Change, Tim's WritingsJune 19, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Amanda* didn’t believe in God. She told us she was an atheist. The reason she came to camp was to learn about Christianity so she could have verbal ammunition to go after the Christians in her school. In her words, she wanted to “throw rocks at Christians.” It looks like camp was going to be…

Heavy Backpacks

Helping Others, Tim's WritingsJune 5, 20151KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This day was a long day coming. There were many hard and difficult days leading up to this one ceremony. Days filled with tears, anger and frustration. There were days he wanted to give up. But he didn’t. He persevered. Because of that he walked down the aisle wearing a black cap and gown and…

The Day After

Cheryl's Writings, GraceMay 1, 20153KViews 0Likes 0Comments

So the day after Easter my heart was so tender and sensitive towards the Father and all that Resurrection Sunday meant for me, and for all of us. I was praising Him for the freedom that we have and I went to the Word that day. I am thinking that this would make a…

Never Stop Praying

Prayer, Tim's WritingsMay 1, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In my office, I’ve created a prayer wall. On that wall, I’ve put pictures of some of the people that I pray for. Some of them are family. Some are friends that are as close as family. There are pictures of those whose ministry I pray for. There are also some that I pray would…

Stars

Tim's WritingsApril 19, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

It was quiet and dark. There I stood on my driveway gazing up to the brilliance of the vault of the sky above me. I was struck with the beauty of the brilliance of the moon and the stars that were meticulously painted across the canvas of the night sky. I caught myself staring at…

How’s Your Filter?

Prayer, Purity, Tim's WritingsMarch 1, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In January I wrote about some lessons I have learned while going through a time of chronic pain. I mentioned that since late last summer I have been struggling with a severe and intense pain in my body. At times it took my breath away. My life and the way I lived it were severely…

Reese’s Rough Week

Surrender, Tim's WritingsFebruary 1, 20152KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NIV) On Tuesday afternoon, Reese’s über-dependable 2005 Volkswagen has been declared down for the count. The Jeffries tube in the flux-capacitor ended up collapsing…

Broken Vessels

Forgiveness, Relationships, Tim's WritingsJanuary 3, 20151KViews 0Likes 0Comments

That’s a picture of a great looking group, don’t you think? I sure do. This fun picture was taken while we were all enjoying a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River. In this picture I see people who are laughing. I see friends who are holding each other close. I see relationships that will last…

Learning Through the Pain

Hardship, Rest, Tim's WritingsJanuary 1, 20151KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I’ve been dealing with some chronic pain for almost four months now. It comes and goes. Sometimes the pain is somewhat dull, but constant. Sometimes it’s very sharp, and suddenly takes my breath away. Even as I start to write this, I’m experiencing a dull, distracting sensation. I’ve seen doctors and specialists. I’ve had numerous…

Again

Dependence on God, Tim's WritingsDecember 1, 20142KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Whether it is not to eat in their bedroom, to empty the dishwasher so the dirty dishes don’t pile up, or to fold and put away their clothes when they come out of the dryer, as parents we communicate our expectations to our children. As often as we remind them, it isn’t long before we…