For almost a year, I thought Peter was non-verbal.  Unaccustomed to his speech patterns, I didn’t understand that his low-bass mumbles were words.  I had started our DeLand Special Gathering program, which is a ministry within the mentally challenged community, with two members, Peter and Dale.   Our purpose is evangelism and discipleship of this wonderful population. Dale was less…

In the 1950’s, my mother spent hours in prayer for our nation.  As she vacuumed, washed dishes or worked in her garden, she would weep for the US and her people.  I believe it was the prayers of my mother and many others that ignited the spiritual renewal known as the Jesus Movement in the…

After checking my on-line bank account for the fifth time that day, I decided that I’d eat lunch at my favorite place, my own kitchen.  It seems that whether I’m planning an excursion or simply working in my home office, I’ve been constantly aware that I’m living on much less income than a few months ago. Yet, several…

Exhaustion after a day of hard, physical work may be one of the best feelings there is.  There is a great misunderstanding that when Adam and Eve sinned and they were driven from the garden, they were made to work.  In fact, the ground was cursed; not the work. Adam was told by God “Fill the…

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