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Why then has all this happened to us?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by jimtheyouthguy

Then Gideon said to him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, . . . .” (Jdg 6:13 … Continue reading →

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Advent – Week 1

Posted on December 16, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

We’re going to try to cover the four weeks of Advent in the next 4 days.  Click on the link to get a copy of the Advent devotional guide.  Here are the readings for Week 1 from “The Word Became … Continue reading →

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First Is Worst

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

It was different with mom than it was with dad.  The loss of Dad was a continuous ache, a persistent feeling that something was missing.  With mom, it was all about the “firsts”. Every “first” drove a spike into a … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone – and I found out a little too late

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Lost I was recently visiting someone in jail.  She was fighting depression.  I know the instant reaction, “Yeah, I’d be depressed if I was sitting in jail!”  But, it was more than that.  Having sat in jail for over 7 … Continue reading →

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