Stories have long been a tried and true method of conveying subtle (or perhaps not so subtle) messages, perhaps even from the beginning of time. Allegories, fables, parables, fairy tales - even television shows, movies, and novels - most convey some sort of message. Jesus was a master storyteller, frequently using parables to convey simple truths to his followers while at the same time confounding his critics. And, it’s not at all uncommon for God to continue to speak to us today through ordinary circumstances that teach us more about who he is. One of the ways he’s done this for me was to speak through the life of a sweet, little dog named Sheba, who was a part of our family for more than 10 years. During her lifetime, the Lord repeatedly taught me lessons that I recorded in my journals; so here they are - Pug Parables, a collection of short, devotional-style stories that are sure to warm your heart.
I’m Still Standing is a compilation of essays that grew out of Barbara’s journal entries as she battled breast cancer; all-the-while endeavoring to follow Paul’s advice to the Ephesians, “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV) Fear versus faith, God’s faithfulness, and dealing with baldness as well as other side effects of chemotherapy are a few of the issues addressed. Barbara’s prayer is that her experiences will be an encouragement to others.
Richard's Story is a labor of love, intended to honor the man who was (or I should say, is!) my dad. It is a compilation of memories, my own as well as those of other members of our family: a compilation that will, I hope, stir up lots of other memories for those who knew him. I believe it will cause us to smile, to laugh—and yes—perhaps to shed a tear or two. And for all who read Richard's Story, my prayer is the same as his would have been—that through his life they will see Jesus.
Whether one's interest stems from Christianity, new age/occult thought or just idle curiosity, dream interpretation is a popular topic; and a vast array of information and resources are available; books, the Internet, CDs, DVDs, seminars. As Christians, its very important that we view dream interpretation from a Biblical perspective so we can accurately discern the LORD's meaning of these night parables. Unraveling the Mystery of Dream Interpretation is a workshop that explores the subject using a scriptural foundation.
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Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:1-3 ESV