I received the call. My 93-year-old aunt was nearing the time when the Lord would call her home. She’d been unconscious for a couple of days. I’d be sad that I wouldn’t be able to talk to her on the phone any longer or take her out to lunch for her birthday again or hear …
The and in this title indicates two entities, two things and not one. In a spiritual sense, the world means not the planet earth, but a system of operation or set of standards governed by certain beliefs. In other words, it’s a philosophy or theory about man’s existence and the set of rules that define …
Have you ever asked someone the question: If you died tonight, where will you go? Try it. You’ll get some interesting answers. The answer I hear the most is: “I hope I would go to heaven, but I’m not sure if I’m good enough.” If by chance, you’ve given that response, please read this to …
A while back my computer became quite ill. It refused to “save” my documents and wavy lines streaked across the screen. Its cry for help warned me of the need for a doctor. So, limping along because of my lack of technical knowledge, I decided to call Microsoft. Unfortunately, I clicked on the wrong website. …
I’d like to share with you a prayer that sprang from my heart recently. Feel free to make it your own. Dear Heavenly Father, You command that I shouldn’t allow my heart to be troubled. Please allow me to remember and reflect on this requirement every time I’m tempted to fret. Help me to keep …
TRUE STORY I promise, I wouldn’t tell the readers of I Can Explain a fib—or a lie. It’s true. My husband took a squirrel to church. Here’s how it came about. This summer we have been inundated with squirrels in our backyard trying to get on the feeder and eat the bird’s food. Please note: …
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For quite a few years, my husband and I lived in a tiny space about 350 square feet. The good news was we could change the front and backyards anytime we wanted. That’s right. We lived and traveled in an RV. It was a ton of fun, but I’ll be honest, after a couple of …
Do you remember my article about going to church with mousse in my hair? That was the day after my husband left on a fishing trip. I explained how everything usually went wrong when he left town. Usually, calamities happen with at least a day or two in between. Not that Sunday. Let me explain. …
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“The Son is …the exact representation of God’s being.” Hebrews1:3. I read this verse in one of my favorite Bible apps, Our Daily Bread, in an article by Jennifer Benson Schuldt. The verse says that to know the Son is to know God. I asked the Lord to bring to mind stories about Jesus that …
At my former church, I was privileged to participate in a prayer group. We specifically lifted up to the Lord our nation week after week. We prayed for the President, Vice President, the Speaker of the House, Congress, the state governors, city mayors, and on and on. I’m grateful God placed this venture on the …
It was the next day after my husband left for a fishing trip to Minnesota with his brother and a buddy. Why is it that everything seems to break down when hubby goes somewhere? The night before, the waterspout on the refrigerator offered a preview of things to come when it suddenly developed three spouts …
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I tend to dread hearing about friends and family my own age that have passed on, but the reality of the next life should bring great joy. And I suppose it’s a subject a person of any age might contemplate. It makes no sense to say that when this life is over, we will remain …
