Author Archives: Dana

working

This past Saturday, our oldest grandchild Wilkes turned 5! Celebration adjustments had to be made, but it was a wonderful day. We are so thankful! Eighty-two years and two days earlier, my daddy was born. Rex Davis had his 87th … Continue reading

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courage

I’ve talked with my students this semester about persecution many have undergone and still endure for the cause of Christ since Jesus overcame death. On the last day of school before we shifted to online teaching, a friend and co-worker … Continue reading

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new wine

Brooke Ligertwood, a member of Hillsong United, wrote a song called New Wine: In the crushing; in the pressing You are making new wine In the soil, I now surrender You are breaking new ground So I yield to You … Continue reading

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look up

Jesus explained that much chaos will cover the earth before He returns. “So when all these things begin to happen, stand straight and look up! For your salvation is near.” (Luke 21:28; The Living Bible) Another translation reads: “So when … Continue reading

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peace

“That day when evening came, He said to His disciples. ‘Let us go to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took Him along just as He was, in the boat. There were other boats with Him. A furious … Continue reading

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