Author Archives: Dana

Santa

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Dana

About this time in December seventeen years ago, I went to tuck our youngest daughter Karlyn into bed. “Dad,” she said seriously, “I want to ask you a question.” “Of course,” I replied. “Is Santa Claus real?” This caught me … Continue reading →

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pigs

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dana

I stopped at a red light in the city of Atlanta recently and noticed a man about my age across the street. He was pacing the sidewalk in front of some small businesses talking to himself and occasionally shouting. No … Continue reading →

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questions

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dana

“’Come, let us reason together,’ says the Lord…” (Isaiah 1:18) Our Father in Heaven is a God of reason and He hears our sincere questions. Jeremiah had a valid complaint: “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do … Continue reading →

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laughter

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Dana

On the Friday afternoon of the Mission India conference Susan and I attended a few weeks ago, I recognized Jeanne Robertson as she walked toward our place of lodging at the Billy Graham Center. Jeanne travels the country telling humorous … Continue reading →

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people

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Dana

“Christ in you – the hope of glory.” This is the mystery Paul revealed in his letter to the Colossians. As Christ lives in you and me, in His Body, the Church, we realize that God intends that His grace … Continue reading →

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