Archive for the ‘Courage’ Category

God Bless ‘The Strong One’ In Families!

Print or EmailTheDiscipleMD There are roles that are being played out behind closed doors in many households that go largely unnoticed by the outside world. One of those is the challenging role of being “The strong one” when it comes to the emotional, spiritual, and temporal nature of a family. In my experience, this role […]

The “Stuff” Of Which Eternity Is Made

Print or EmailTheDiscipleMD A few years ago we held our annual family Christmas party. The highlight for me was when time was turned over to my now deceased father, then 87, to say a few words. He spoke a few words about my mother, who died in 2002. In his remarks, referring to my mother, […]

You Bless And Inspire Us!

Print or EmailTheDiscipleMD Most disabilities are not visible. In this life, some of us are presented with physical challenges that require courage. Others are presented with moral challenges that require courage. Some of us are presented with both in this life.  Over forty years ago I presented my firstborn son before the Lord and his church to […]

The Revealing Nature Of “The Rest of the Story”

Print or EmailTheDiscipleMD In September of 2003 a hurricane ravaged the state of Maryland leaving many without power, including my family, for weeks. That hurricane was named Isabel and it felled a hundred foot tree on the side of our property which landed squarely on top of my house. It was around midnight when, while […]

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