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Where’s the Reverend Doctor?
I just wrote to someone who said they would be praying for me as I prepare to speak at Arnold’s memorial service two weeks from Saturday, “Thank you so much. I really need your prayers. I’m already nervous about this … Continue reading
What the world needs now (is what we’ve got)
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of … Coming off of a patriotic week, it’s only right that we would check our own commitment to the things that will make a real difference in our country. A … Continue reading
But for this death
We’re about ready to close the book on Arnold. The Memorial Service will be two weeks from tomorrow at Laguna Presbyterian Church. At Arnold’s request, I will be bringing the message. Attendance could be significant. Arnold was a rather well-known … Continue reading
Grace patriots
“John and Marti, I’m struggling to find the words, so I’ll just share that Arnold’s story, your friendship with him, his reunion with our Heavenly Father, and his and Marie’s love for each other have touched my heart.” – Grace … Continue reading
The gospel according to George Beverly Shea
My friend, Arnold, who passed away Saturday night, two days after his 82nd birthday, loved listening to George Beverly Shea sing hymns and gospel songs. He had an Alexa player by his bed, and at least once a day, his … Continue reading
‘Oh how she loved the morning’
Oh how she loved the morning So God took her in the afternoon – Terry Scott Taylor from the song, “The Afternoon” Speaking of favorite lines from songs (“Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong…”), my all-time favorite is: “Oh … Continue reading
A thousand graces
I am alive today because of God’s grace. The sun came up this morning because of God’s grace. The stars were out last night because of God’s grace. The breath I’m drawing into my lungs right now is because of … Continue reading
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Grace changes us
Jesus tells a story of a man who owes a moneylender a large sum of money and the moneylender cancels the man’s debt. Having been thus freed from his obligation, this guy proceeds to go to someone who owes him … Continue reading
The gracious heart of a father
It was one of those times when parents worry. Chandler hadn’t checked in; I didn’t know where he was or when he was coming back; and it appeared that his phone was down. I don’t care how strong your faith … Continue reading
Grace test
Let’s take a test. I stumbled upon a grace test yesterday. I say “grace test” because it’s a hypothetical question that indicates a lot about what a person understands about grace depending on how they answer it. Just by thinking … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 