The Ache of Life
I look out the window streaked with misty condensation. The coolness from outside combating the cozy warmness from within. The leaves are drifting delicately from the trees, becoming more barren with each passing day. The ground, a blanket of pine needles and an array of colors. My soul aches. An ache…
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Update from Duane–November 7, 2018
Good evening from North Carolina! We are enjoying the last leaves of this fall season, as well as the crisp mornings and beautiful, sunny days. We had one week here at home between tours, so our days have been very full, but we’re trying to take time to enjoy the beauty and blessings around us….
[ Read More ]Before You Offer Advice to a Hurting Person
We live in a world filled with hurting people. If you pay attention, you see many who are facing tremendous pain and loss. Depression, cancer, miscarriages, heart failure, relational issues, divorce. It seems as if pain is more prone to affect lives than ever before. But many of us are unequipped to know…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–October 25, 2018
Hello from northwestern Pennsylvania. What a beautiful time of the year to be traveling! I enjoy the fall season and we are just beginning to see some of the leaves changing. Each changing season declares the greatness of our God and reminds me of how amazing it is knowing that He desires to have…
[ Read More ]Do You Love Your Theology More Than Your God?
I believe many of us have been doing church all wrong. I’ve grown up in churches where doctrine and behavior are the two deciding factors by which our relationship with God is determined. But is that as it should be? I don’t claim to have such wisdom or theological understanding that surpasses all others….
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–October 4, 2018
Hello from our NC home. Our time here is winding down as we begin gearing up for our next tour, which begins the middle of October. I have a list of bus repairs that still need to be completed, and there’s always the normal preparations to be done. It is usually a team effort. …
[ Read More ]Update from Duane – September 18th, 2018
Hello from North Carolina. We thank God for His protection over us during all the weather changes associated with hurricane Florence. Since we live in the northwestern part of the state, we didn’t face anything except rain. But please continue to pray for those along the coast who have been greatly affected by all…
[ Read More ]Experiencing Power and Protection Through Submission
Although this may be contrary to what our culture teaches, authority is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. There is an incredible amount of power received by being under authority. However, many individuals want the power without the submission. But it doesn’t work like that. No one…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–August 23, 2018
Howdy from the great state of Texas! Our family is grateful for the opportunities God gives us each day. It is a tremendous joy to unpack all that God has before us. Currently, Cindy and I are attending a three-day marriage seminar in Austin, Texas. It has been many years since we’ve been able to attend…
[ Read More ]Abuse Doesn’t Have to Destroy You…But This Will
Abuse is terrible and can be devastating. And I’m passionate about helping those who are hurting to find healing from it. I’ve blogged about sexual abuse here and here. But the actual abuse is usually not what causes the horrible destruction in an individual’s life…It’s the aftermath of it. The enemy will do everything in his power to blind them from the…
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