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God can work miracles through us
Drayton wrote about tense moments he experienced while waiting for his wife’s surgery. “It was 10 o’clock at night and Robin was outside looking at ...
Larry Davies, Author at Farmville
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The old-fashioned, fire-engine-red water pump
In my office, there is an old-fashioned, fire-engine-red hand water pump given to me by a dear friend. I have seldom used one, but there ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, October 16, 2020 6:00 am
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Ministry also includes the sparrows
One morning following Easter during my quiet time with God, I was mentally rehashing all the wonderful things that happened. I was feeling good – ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, October 9, 2020 6:00 am
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Some continued thoughts on prayer
Last week’s message about prayer raised more questions than answers. Is God listening? How do we recognize God’s answers? How do we block out stresses? ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, October 2, 2020 6:00 am
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Prayer is a key to our relationship with God
“Does God answer prayer?” I asked. “Of course. Yes. Always,” people usually answer. “Then, why don’t we pray more frequently?” After a long silence, there ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, September 25, 2020 6:00 am
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Make friends with problems
“Make friends with problems in your life. The best way to befriend your problems is to thank Me for them. This simple act opens your ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:00 am
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Learning about trust in the dentist’s chair
If asked to name three scary movie scenes: • A flock of birds sitting, waiting, staring — ready to attack: Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” • ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, September 11, 2020 6:00 am
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Blessed are the peacemakers
The Republican and the Democratic parties recently completed their conventions nominating their candidate for president of the U.S. From the speeches you would think that ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, September 4, 2020 6:00 am
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What will you do with your field?
Our leadership group discussed a devotion called, “The Field” written by Bishop Schnase. We were asked to imagine ourselves receiving the gift of a field ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:00 am
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A bright cross and pruning
I was angry? Why angry? I was attending an evening class at a retreat center along with other church leaders. The speaker was teaching how ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, August 21, 2020 6:00 am
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COLUMN — The English teacher and buried treasure
My 10th-grade English teacher, Ms. Comstock, lived and breathed literature, drama, and the theater. At one time she had been a successful actress. When we ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, August 14, 2020 6:00 am
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We have the capacity for great courage
I was a young boy walking home from baseball practice and noticed a shortcut through a neighbor’s backyard. There was a chicken coop, but I ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, August 7, 2020 6:00 am
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Psalm 23 from a shepherd’s viewpoint
Years ago, I took chaplain training at a nearby hospital. One of my first patients was a middle-aged woman who had been in the hospital ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, July 31, 2020 6:00 am
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Christians are not perfect
I was looking for something that would help me come to grips with what has been going on in the year 2020. I came across ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, July 24, 2020 6:00 am
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Can’t we hypocrites get along?
There was an article in The Washington Post about residents fighting at a retirement community in Orlando, Florida. It all started in 2016 when one resident ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, July 17, 2020 6:00 am
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Our flag is still the same flag
This July 4 has been unusual in so many ways. COVID-19 is causing unbelievable hardship medically and economically. We must take a deep hard look ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00 am
Columns
God is our bridge over troubled water
In the spring of 1969, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King were gone – brutally killed. Racial tensions were erupting across the U.S. The war ...
by Larry Davies, Thursday, July 2, 2020 5:54 pm
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Fathers deserve honor too
Father’s Day recognizes someone who is often overlooked. The first observance of Father’s Day is believed to have been held in 1910 through the efforts ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, June 26, 2020 6:00 am
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A prayer for guidance
For months, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down and still continues even as businesses and churches reopen. The risks to our health ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, June 19, 2020 6:00 am
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Listen to the children
A few years ago, several fifth graders were given the opportunity to answer the question, “What do I know about God?” After reading their answers ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, June 12, 2020 1:48 pm
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Was blind, but now I see
Within the first verse of “Amazing Grace” is the phrase: “I once was lost, but now am found; was blind but now I see.” Many ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 am
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Remember those missing in action
This week, we celebrate Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. Years ago, Jan Reger reminded me to ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, May 29, 2020 6:00 am
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Dream big, but act small
As a pastor, I encourage churches to dream big dreams toward making a difference in people’s lives. I also emphasize the importance of forming good ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, May 22, 2020 6:00 am
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How good is your team?
Years ago, before becoming a pastor, I was perilously close to being fired. My job as a manager began with such promise, moving the family ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, May 15, 2020 6:00 am
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Growing stronger in crisis
I have a confession. I have really struggled to write this article. A post on Facebook describes my dilemma. “My most useless purchase of 2019? ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, May 8, 2020 6:00 am
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Unconditional love knows no bounds
Two friends, Bob and Allison Harbick live nearby. A few years ago, doctors began treating Allison for a brain tumor. Surgery and therapy were largely ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, May 1, 2020 6:00 am
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Adapting to conference call worship services
The phone pings start at 8:50 a.m. announcing who is attending worship. Ping – Ron and Sally, ping – Barbara, ping – Doug and Maren, ...