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30 Things I am thankful for ...

My friend, Mike Lynn, is posting everyday in November ...things he is thankful for. Here is my list: I thankful for: 1. My wife, Valerie, ... 17 plus years of putting up with my antics and through the UPs and DOWNs of life ... we get to go through this journey together. 2. My daughter, Kendra. Your compassionate and loving spirit is catchy. Never give up. 3. My daughter, Nicole. You inspire me knowing you are trying new things and amaze me by your walk with Jesus. 4. My son, Brian. You amaze me. From your imagination and willingness to learn. Always be a life long learner. 5. My Family in Canada. The impact of family, values, and staying together through thick and thin. Not perfect but willing to lend a hand. Darryl, Mike, and Dwayne "Andrew" been brothers in it all. Lorie has been an inspiration of the sister I never had. 6. My parents ... you taught me to be myself. 7. My Home Church: Selkirk Christian Chapel. You taught me Jesus. You gave me hope. You wer

Pray for the Persecuted Church

The persecuted church or the underground church needs our prayers. I had a recent disagreement with someone who tried to say the "Churches in Houston" were being persecuted because a mayor asked for their sermons. This is a far cry from what is happening in the church across the world. The persecuted church needs our prayers. According to Release International (Source The Lookout Nov. 2, 2014 pg. 4 "Prosecuted and Persecuted" Dr. Barry Thornton) "More Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all previous centuries combined. About 170 000 Christians are martyred for their faith each year. That's 400 people dying for their faith each day! Currently more than 100 Million Christians are being persecuted worldwide. Christians are being persecuted in 131 of the world's 193 countries (Pew Forum Study)" According to VOM (Voice of the Martyrs) there are 53 countries in the world and 14 restricted places that the gospel cannot

Now Caitlin Can ...

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Now Caitlin Can is a book about a little girl that gets a new lease on life through the generous donation of a kidney. This small children's book illustrates the need and reason why people should donate organs. This book also holds a special place for me. I do not know the author personally but do know the family that donated. The young teenage boy's father and I had worked together in Maryland. Currently he is the Chaplain at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. This book illustrated the need for compassion, and giving even in the midst of tragedy. I had recently lent this book to a friend who is now going to be put on the kidney transplant list. Pray for her. Thanks.