Category Archives: heaven

TRANSFORMATION

Luke and The Lost For a classroom of first graders to experience the change that a “worm” goes through to become something completely different is fun to watch. Their eyes are wide open as they watch the butterfly emerge from … Continue reading

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THE INVITATION

Luke and The Lost What would absolutely thrill you more today? What would give lasting results in the healing of your broken heart, troubled mind and aching soul? Is it a quick prayer for help? What is it that helps … Continue reading

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DEEP WATERS

Luke and The Lost I have lived long enough to know the Truth of this next episode of Jesus, Son of God, because of what He has done in my own life. When He says “push out farther into deep … Continue reading

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MISSION DECLARED

Luke and The Lost Randy and I were teachers by profession. All the rest of our hours were spent at church volunteering in various ways from Sunday School teacher, leading youth ministries, to cleaning the church and mowing the lawn. … Continue reading

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POWER IN RESISTING

Luke and The Lost “The devil made me do it” was a phrase made popular by a comedian years ago. The comedian would tell stories of his childhood and blame all his mistakes on the devil. Do you believe the … Continue reading

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THE PARADE FINALLY BEGINS!

Luke and The Lost We got up early to get a good spot. We wait on the sidewalk, coffee in hand on a chilly morning, waiting for the parade to begin. We don’t want to miss our grandson as he … Continue reading

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WHAT COUNTS

Luke and The Lost As we continue the “parade of God’s salvation” from yesterday’s blog, we find ourselves listening to the preaching of John and asking ourselves questions that evaluate the condition of our hearts. I remember a little girl … Continue reading

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SEARCHING

Luke and The Lost “Let’s take our grandson to the mall”, I said one day many years ago. It was a beautiful day. Randy and I had an unexpected day off together. So we packed up Joey who was a … Continue reading

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MARY PONDERED

Luke and The Lost To ponder is focusing one’s thoughts and attention on something so as to understand it deeply. When something, good or questionable, happens in or around us, it is good to ponder. To think more deeply, asking … Continue reading

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CLEARLY GOD

Luke and The Lost We had searched for a home to purchase for our growing family for over a year. We would bid on “just the right house” we thought would suit our needs. Each time the deal would fall through. … Continue reading

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