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JUST THINKING: Eye-Opening Experiences
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I was just thinking about the lyrics to John Newton’s great hymn, “Amazing Grace,”and how many times I sang it in church without really stopping to consider its great lyrics. The phrase that impacted me says, “I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.” How true those words are for each believer.
Those words reminded me of the prophet Elisha and his servant, Gehazi, in the Valley of Dothan, as recorded in II Kings 6:8-14. The king of Aram (present-day Syria) was at war ...
JUST THINKING: Jesus and Joy
I was just thinking about how many are dealing with various emotions regarding some of our present-day circumstances. Many people are dealing with sadness, hurt, disappointment and discouragement. For so many Americans, there is a lack of joy. I am certain that such is not limited to our nation. In this article, I hope to encourage any reader who may be dealing with similar...