No little people: Pauline Brake

March 25, 2010

Last week Jan and I attended the funeral of Pauline Brake, aged 92, who passed away March 17.

The Lord allowed her to linger in frailty and illness at a care center for more years than she would have ever dreamed possible, being such a warrior and laborer for the Lord.  Yet, she had so many good years of faithful, simple strong service for the Lord!

In this day of big names, notoriety, instant fame, national attention, there is also the diminishment of the significance of the small, the seemingly insignificant, living godly lives right where you are. (Continue Reading…)

Righteous indignation expressed from a friend

October 9, 2009

I received the following email from a good friend yesterday.
At the end, he apologized for his “rant.”  He didn’t need to.
I appreciated and appreciate his burden and caring for this great country and for our kids.  May we care and stand up and make a difference right where we are!
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Pam Stenzel. Her agenda?

October 5, 2009

Pam Stenzel

International Speaker Pam Stenzel spoke at Fremont (MI) High School October 6.  She powerfully challenged the youth as she does wherever she goes.

Her agenda? To inform the youth of the dangers of premarital sex and to let them know that there are far greater dangers than pregnancy (though not down playing the serious concern that teenage pregnancy holds). (Continue Reading…)