Author Archives: Dana

prayer

Posted on May 9, 2002 by Dana

“Is any one of you in trouble?  He should pray.  Is anyone happy?  Let him sing songs of praise.  Is any one of you sick?  He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him … Continue reading →

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motivation

Posted on May 2, 2002 by Dana

There was a time when these were my sources of motivation: a win, an award, a paycheck, someone’s approval… but now I see things quite differently. When you are told, ‘Time is short’, a unique focus appears. But it should … Continue reading →

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fruit

Posted on April 25, 2002 by Dana

As Paul sat in his prison cell, I wonder if he had regrets. “Have I done any good? Have I wasted all my talents? Will there be any lasting fruit?” As Peter prepared to hang on a cross, I wonder … Continue reading →

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family

Posted on April 18, 2002 by Dana

I met a wonderful family in the Czech Republic. After serving as missionaries for ten years, this father, mother, son, and daughter are moving back to the United States. As I sat at their kitchen table, I realized afresh the … Continue reading →

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shine

Posted on April 11, 2002 by Dana

I witnessed an interesting thing in the Czech Republic last week. Each student from our school that went on the trip had been communicating by e-mail with a Czech student for the past couple of months. With great anticipation we … Continue reading →

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