Author Archives: Dana

impressive

This school year, in addition to my administrative duties, I am teaching two classes of seventh grade boys, mostly twelve-year-olds. Our topic for the year is ‘the life of Christ’ and I feel privileged to lead these guys in the … Continue reading

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missionaries

I recently read a book entitled Evidence Not Seen written by Darlene Deibler Rose, a missionary called to Indonesia in the late 1930’s to serve with her husband Russell Deibler and several other American and Dutch missionaries. The dedication to … Continue reading

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neighbors

Two boys were playing in the Atlantic Ocean on a holiday weekend not far from their Florida home when they were caught in a rip tide. Bobby saw them and without hesitating swam to his fourteen-year-old and eleven-year-old sons. He … Continue reading

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opponents

Some opponents of a life in close fellowship with God are not necessarily wrong in and of themselves. For example, it is good to be aware of what is taking place in the world so we can share kingdom-centered thinking … Continue reading

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fellowship

Susan and I spent the holiday weekend with Kinsey and Karlyn at the beach. Two-year-old Owen was there, as was his baby sister who is waiting to be born. Perhaps there is nothing we enjoy more these days than having … Continue reading

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