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The mystery of prayer
By
Linda G. Howard
Prayer is such a great mystery and marvel in the life of Christians. It is fascinating how the Lord answers prayer. Yet, when prayer is answered suddenly and completely, I can’t help but wonder, does the Lord have us ask for things that are about to happen? Several years ago we had the honor to have…
The Love of a Mother and Son
By
Linda G. Howard
by Michelle Demeree Shelly is a deacon and member at Special Gathering with is a ministry within the mentally challenged community. She is also a writer. She loves to share God’s love with others. When my grandmother died, I came to know that there is a different kind of love. We have boyfriends and girlfriends;…
Mocking vs glorification
By
Linda G. Howard
About 1400 years ago, the Roman Catholic Church and the Byzantine (Greek Orthodox) Church unofficially adopted a fun celebration the day before All Saints’ Feast Day. The day became known as All Hallow’s Eve or Halloween. The purpose of this time was to mock evil. Dressing up like skeletons and wearing death masks, people–young and…
Marbles and a child’s toy
By
Linda G. Howard
Yesterday, I found a doll that I received at Christmas when I was in the fourth or fifth grade. It was a “walking doll,” stuck back in a closet, I barely use. These specialty dolls would walk if you held their hand and moved them in exactly the right way. Walking dolls were the rage…
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