Spending Time with God in Times of Stress
A faithful reflection urges patience through anxiety and anger. It advises keeping a healthy view of present pain while hoping for a new day, and suggests praying regularly to entrust fears and doubts to God. Believers are encouraged to face emotions honestly and move toward tomorrow.
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God
Jesus
Under the Banyan Tree Maui Prayer and Whale Watching
A Maui visitor reflects under a Lahaina banyan tree after a two hour whale watching tour with friend Duwayne Kerbow. He praises God, cites Chronicles and offers gratitude, love, and commitment to serve.
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Barbara
Hawaii
Heaven
Lahaina
Maui
Duwayne Kerbow
God
Earth
Mahalo
Lifeline helps cowboy save critters at water trough
An old cowboy named Jim solved drowned critter incidents at his water troughs by tying a brick to a rope and anchoring it to a tree. He says the rescue rope has made life easier for both him and the animals. A gospel hymn about throwing a lifeline is cited.
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Jim
Humility, A Vessel For God's Fill And Honor
The author stresses humility as essential for God to fill and use us. He cites Philippians 2, Chronicles 7, Luke 18 and James 4 to urge self emptying. Humble living is portrayed as strength not weakness, inviting God to exalt and bless.
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Paul
Jesus
Solomon
Temple
Converting the world versus opposing the world in church teaching
The writer critiques church practice that divides believers from the world while urging conversion of the same world. He questions whether Christians can evangelize a population they are instructed to shun, calling the stance a paradox that fosters judgment and fear rather than a hopeful witness, and notes the resulting unattractive image of God.
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God
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