Sometimes God teaches us something even in scary circumstances.
The Christmas holiday season was drawing to a close and it was time for my brother John and his family to head home. He and his wife Tara packed up the little ones and prepared for the journey back to Kansas from Indiana. As is their custom, they pray for safety on the road as they prepare to leave. This time the oldest child, John Jr. asked to say the prayer. He asked that the family be kept safe as they made their way home.
One by one, the six children were loaded into the family van and their journey westward began. Gradually, evidence of winter began being seen on the roads and vehicles along the way. We had so little snow in our part of Indiana one could almost forget the season. Nevertheless, their trip was going well. It was a typical winter drive home.
Without warning a chunk of ice flew off a semi trailer up ahead! The massive piece crashed into van’s hood on the passenger side denting it, cracking the windshield and puncturing a small hole in it as well as leaving a dent in the roof. Pulling over as quickly and safely as possible, John looked over his family. They were shaken, but not injured.
John Jr. was even more upset. “You should have said the prayer, Daddy. God didn’t hear me ask Him to keep us safe.”
John hugged his son and replied, “No, He heard you. While the accident was scary, we were not hurt. He heard you. Your prayer was answered.”
We may not always have such an immediate answer to prayer, but on that day a little boy learned the power of prayer and God’s amazing protective grace.
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Building a coalition is good when we’re doing it for the right motive. Compromise is an important part of politics on many different levels. But today on “Discover the Word,” as we continue our look at Pontius Pilate, we will discuss how compromising truth in order to “keep the peace” is not a good idea. Join the discussion today on “Discover the Word”!
How I Dealt With The Loss of a Loved One
How do you remember a loved one who has passed away? For some, it could be through their daily conversations as they recall fond memories, while for others, it could be through mementos such as photographs.
Deeply Loved
Years ago I had an office in Boston that looked out on the Granary Burying Ground where many prominent American heroes are buried. There one can find the gravestones for John Hancock and Samuel Adams, two signers of the Declaration of Independence, and just a few feet beyond that is Paul Revere’s marker.
But no one really knows where in this burial ground each body is buried because the stones have been moved many times—sometimes to make the grounds more picturesque and other times so lawn mowers could fit between them. And while the Granary features approximately 2,300 markers, closer to 5,000…
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How do we respond under pressure?
How do you respond under pressure? Hopefully not like Pontius Pilate. He released Jesus to the Jewish leaders for crucifixion to avoid an uprising. And to appease the emperor, Caesar. Today on “Discover the Word,” we will discuss how we too can respond the wrong way when caught between a rock and a hard place . . . depending on what . . . or Who . . . is our moral compass. A challenging discussion . . . today on “Discover the Word”!
The Darkest Day of My Life
Darkness. We encounter it every day—when we sleep, when night falls, or when we simply close our eyes. Yet, there’s something about darkness that we dread. It speaks of the unknown, it engulfs us, and it grips us with fear.
Looking Up
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What is truth? Do you know who first asked that famous question? Well, today on “Discover the Word,” we begin a new study called “Pontius Pilate.” And you guessed it—Pilate was the one who, at Jesus’s trial, was confused and tormented by that question. Find out why on “Discover the Word”!
My Personal Space
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Self-Care
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“No, no,” I insisted. “It doesn’t matter. I need to be here.”
“I’ll stay,” Rosie said. “Self-care, Mom. . . . Self-care. You’re of more use to Dad if you take care of yourself.”
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Poem: Forgive Me, Truth
I turn my eyes away from you
and instead put on tinted lenses
I drown your call with senseless noise
and ignore your steady presence
Abigail’s Reminder
David and 400 of his warriors thundered through the countryside in search of Nabal, a prosperous brute who had harshly refused to lend them help. David would have murdered him if he hadn’t first encountered Abigail, Nabal’s wife. She had packed up enough food to feed an army and traveled out to meet the troops, hoping to head off disaster. She respectfully reminded David that guilt would haunt him if he followed through with his vengeful plan (1 Sam. 25:31). David realized she was right and blessed her for her good judgment.
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