Image: the square in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. “Marisela, listen to me. I understand that you left your homework at home. I get it. But I’m required to take points off for late assignments.” I was a first-year English teacher. Marisela was a sophomore in a border town. I had been hired to replace aContinue reading “God Hears. Psalm 120:1.”
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THE REASON YOU CAN FEAR NOT. Deuteronomy 20:1-4.
Young soldiers marching off to war for the first time are often more excited than fearful. When wars begin, soldiers kiss their sweethearts and board trains, excited about the chance to see the world, have adventures, and win glory. Sure, some won’t come back. But you never believe it will be you. Every young manContinue reading “THE REASON YOU CAN FEAR NOT. Deuteronomy 20:1-4.”
Asleep in the Boat. Matthew 8.
Matthew 8 tells the story of the disciples being caught in a storm. The wind and waves were so bad, they woke Jesus up to ask for His help. They said, “Lord save us! We’re going to die!” So He got up and rebuked the wind and waves. Then He said, “Why are you fearful,Continue reading “Asleep in the Boat. Matthew 8.”
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