Confession: I tend to cringe during the prayer times of small groups. Why? In my experience, the prayer requests almost totally relate to health issues—and are detailed, unedited reports. Example:…
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Tag: witness
Don’t Lose Your Crackers!
One of my favorite editorial bloopers, saved from long ago, read: “If Jesus’ disciples lose their saltines, what could happen to our world?” That wording conjured a crazy image of…
To the Next Generation
Pictured: Ethel Osborne Lusby and June Lusby; Lena Cason Henry and Lafe Henry Psalm 78:4 says, “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his…
Hypocrites
You hear nonbelievers accuse Christians of being hypocrites. And sometimes Christians themselves “confess” that, yes, we Christians are all hypocrites. When Christians say that, they’re likely just humbly indicating that…
Remember—and Tell ’Em!—Who You Are
One Friday back in 1966 (!) I was getting ready for a first date. The boy was from a different high school; I barely knew him. But Dad must’ve had…