Author Archives: Dana

child

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Dana

After playing ‘cars’ then playing ‘dinosaurs,’ Wilkes pulled out his medical toys. He checked my heartbeat, took my blood pressure, tapped my knee, and stuck something in my ear. Next, he was the sick patient and I was the doctor. … Continue reading →

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evangelist

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Dana

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make him twice the son of hell as you are.” (Matthew 23:15) Jesus … Continue reading →

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perceive

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Dana

Jesus wants us to hear and really understand. He wants us to see and truly perceive. As a Teacher, Jesus expects a lot and challenges us when we think too ‘small.’ Here’s an example: The disciples had forgotten to bring … Continue reading →

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forgiveness

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Dana

On May 26, 2017, eight to ten masked gunmen raided a bus full of adults and children going to a church gathering 85 miles south of Cairo, Egypt. A six-year-old girl was sitting in the front row with a friend, … Continue reading →

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struggle

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Dana

God repeatedly tells us: “I love you;” “I am with you;” “nothing is impossible for Me;” and “you do not need to be afraid.” He does not tell us: “Life will be easy;” “you will always be understood and accepted;” … Continue reading →

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