Bible

Psalm 139

The young Japanese mother had never read the Bible before. The group turned to Psalm 139, and she read it out loud. When she finished, she sat perfectly still for…

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Bible

Not Quite a Miracle

drawing of Bible scene with child

This is a flashback to a Bible drama performed at a retreat years ago when we lived in Japan. The drama was “The Raising of Jairus’s Daughter.” My father-in-law played…

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Christianity

Almost Christianity?

man with arms folded, but flexed muscles drawn on chalkboard behind him

Some Christian books and speakers use a “Bible light” approach. Don’t want to be too strong/open about the Lord’s way—that might not be appealing. And yet, what’s appealing or helpful…

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Bible

Protected by the Bible

armadillo

Can the Bible protect us? Many animals have built-in protection against their enemies. They carry their protection with them all the time. Snails and turtles can climb into their shells.…

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