Author Archives: Dana

ask

Starting with Taylor in the early 1990’s, I’ve pitched tennis balls to our kids in the driveway as batting practice. (We have the best neighbors in the world.) For months, ten-year-old John has tried to reach a goal that I … Continue reading

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love

If you have received My mercy; if you have experienced My compassion and goodness; if you realize that I suffered for you and gave My life so you could be forgiven and restored to the Father… listen carefully to what … Continue reading

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obey

These are the invitations of Jesus we have examined so far: come to Me, listen to Me, believe in Me, follow Me, fish with Me, and abide in Me. Now we hear: obey Me. This sounds more like a commandment … Continue reading

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abide

“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine; you are the branches. … Continue reading

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fish

In case you’ve not heard, Susan and I are going to be grandparents! Taylor and Emma are expecting their first child in the middle of March. We are all excited! Though his fishing time may be diminished soon, I can … Continue reading

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