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Please Give Me a Sign, Lord! - Avis Ward⁽⁴⁰⁾
Have you ever prayed for God to give you a sign about something that has perplexed and challenged you during the decision-making process? I have done that but I'm working on not doing it because of what John 10:27-28 KJV says, " My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I... ( added 1 year 29 days ago.)

When the Truth Hurts - Avis Ward⁽⁴⁰⁾
To listen to the morning, mid-day, or evening news and other times not mentioned, isn't something I do with any regularity. I'm a scanner. I'll scan the headlines on the Internet and if something interests me, I read it. Having a general idea of what's happening in some instances is enough. I... ( added 344 days 11 hours ago.)

Father, Open Up my Heart and Mind that I Might Understand - Avis Ward⁽⁴⁰⁾
Before reading the Holy Scriptures, I whisper a prayer that asks the Lord to open up my heart and mind that I might understand as I read His word. Over the years, I have come to realize I retain more when I seek understanding than seek to memorize. Hard as I try to memorize a bible verse, I... ( added 1 year 20 days ago.)

Life is a Pair of Ducks - Tiger
When I was a Pastor, I did a sermon called " Life is a Paradox. " One of my members told me later that her nine-year-old daughter had asked her about it. She asked her daughter if she understood what I meant and the little girl's reply was, " Well, sorta...but I don't understand how life is a... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.)

Be Who You Are - Tiger
We compete and compare. This is ego. We see ourselves as " more spiritual " or " better " or " less spiritual " or " worse " than other people. Do you think God sees you this way? God makes no such distinctions. God loves you for who you are. Why then, can we not love ourselves this way?... ( added 1 year 87 days ago.)

Sitting In The Boat - Tiger
For years I sat in the boat waiting for the waves and wind to calm. I spent those years trying to figure out my path. At the time, it was a traditional Christian path. I went from Biblical Fundamentalist to Moderate; from Moderate to Liberal; from Liberal to Heretical, all the while... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.)

Stop Thinking! - Tiger
People find out about my background and they want to engage me in theological conversations...or rather, debates. Because it's virtually inevitable that a theological " conversation " will turn into a debate (read " debate " as a nice friendly term for nasty, knock-down, drag-out fight). I... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.)

Religion and Politics - Tiger
We're not supposed to talk about religion and politics. Interesting, then, that they both seem to occupy a huge number of conversations. We're not supposed to talk about them because both subjects tend to lead to hostility. People hold their religion and politics so near and dear to their hearts... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.)

Throw Away Your Buttons - Tiger
Have you ever encountered someone who just pushes your buttons? Maybe they are arrogant or loud or obnoxious. They are just so aggravating, aren't they? They are also wonderful teachers. I recently encountered someone who was just relentless in pushing my ego button. His behavior was... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.)