Author Archives: Dana

man of God

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Dana

When the kids were younger, they would often be at Chris’ house up the street or Chris would be at ours. He and Taylor roomed a while together in college and have been close friends for seventeen years. So when … Continue reading →

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Father’s business

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Dana

“Did you not know I must be about my Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49) The twelve-year-old Child asked his parents this question after they had been looking for him for three days. Surely Jesus realized that the business of a mother … Continue reading →

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complete

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dana

As we close out another school year, this completes another writing season, though occasionally I may send out a summer note. Susan and I appreciate your prayers this year. Doctors seem pleased with the results of the trial drug I … Continue reading →

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wait

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dana

Who likes to be told to wait? And is it not torture when the waiting goes longer than expected? Jesus said to his apostles, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard … Continue reading →

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pattern

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Dana

Many of Jesus’ disciples had listened first to John the Baptist, the preacher in the wilderness. We can assume they were baptized, as John baptized “with water for repentance.” But the prophet spoke of One more powerful than he, who … Continue reading →

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