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Let your light shine before men. That they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16...
Let your light shine before men. That they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16...
Karen Mulder | 1 min read
Recently, I received a letter from Marcia. She says, “For the past 1.5 years, I've been balancing working full...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will be discouraged.” Colossians 3:21 Many years ago, I had a...
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Bill Hybels recalls a life changing moment for him when he was a second grader. His teacher, Miss Van Soelen was reading a Bible story from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 to the class. This is the story where the Lord keeps calling Samuel. After three times, Samuel realizes it is the Lord and says: “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”
After the reading, Bill approached his teacher and being amazed that God would speak to a boy, Samuel; he asked her, “Does God still speak to little boys today?” “Absolutely, God still speaks” she answered. She reached into her desk drawer and gave him a piece of paper.
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Can a bicycle chain hold an elephant in place? Yes it can!
Josh McDowell tells a story about a chained elephant which reminds us of some adults who are chained to their horrific past of physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Josh writes:
“We’re like a circus elephant tied down by a bicycle chain. We ask how one small chain could hold a powerful elephant. The trainer explains that the chain doesn’t hold him; it’s the elephant’s memory that keeps him from trying to escape.
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
How are we supposed to respond to people’s pain? What are we supposed to say to someone who lost a child? Kendra...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
by Robby Dilmore How about a new twist to Matthew 25, “When I was sick you came to me. When I was in prison you...
Karen Mulder | 1 min read
I know that it is important to write a note to a grieving person. I want to write a note, but I often procrastinate and don’t write it because I do not know what to say. Please give me some advice on writing a note to a grieving person.
I do not have an ironclad formula that must be followed when writing a note; however, I will share with you my “3 Rs of Writing a Condolence Note:
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
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