Author Archives: Dana

appreciation

Posted on March 28, 2002 by Dana

If you find yourself not being thankful for what you have, take steps to change. Go without food a couple of days and notice how much you appreciate a simple meal. Visit another country and gain a fresh appreciation for … Continue reading →

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courage

Posted on March 21, 2002 by Dana

Joe Marelle is a basketball coach in our county who has encouraged me greatly in this fight with cancer. He has fought the disease himself for over three years and many have admired him. An award is given at the … Continue reading →

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Good Samaritan

Posted on March 14, 2002 by Dana

Jesus’ command to ‘love one another’ sounds simple enough until one realizes how he is to love. “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” (Jn 15:12) When a person compares his own love to the … Continue reading →

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I saw Jesus

Posted on March 7, 2002 by Dana

Some friends often go sing at a nursing home. A few days ago, I got to join them and I’m positive I saw Jesus – I’m just not sure where. Was He in the old lady slumped in her wheelchair … Continue reading →

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forfeit

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Dana

This past Christmas was my second trip to Africa. Before moving to Capetown, my brother, Brian, was a missionary in Benin. A little over three years ago, my son, Taylor, and I visited this country in West Africa. In Benin, … Continue reading →

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