eecummings is one of my favorite poets. When he wanted to show close alliances, or quick action, he would often write words without spaces, without capital letters or “correct” punctuation.  On this day when we celebrate Leon’s life, I cannot think of him without his life-partner, Emily, and it will take me some time before I can put my mind around the divide that now exists. Hence, the title. May this piece be a blessing to all who love them,…..

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Several months ago I was contemplating writing a book called Cloud of Witnesses, Stories of Grace-filled Christians walking with the Lord in this life. Two people who have most influenced my walk with the Lord are Leon and Emily Pippin. Yesterday, dear Leon passed to Glory, and as I post this, Emily is hospitalized for the second time this month.

Along with dear friends Jeff and Priscilla Framm, Marion Redding, and the three Bettys: Bettie Pruitt, Betty Winn, David Fife,…..

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When difficulties occur, I remain steadfast that God is good, all the time. He is sovereign, He sees the big picture. He loves me. That’s all I need to know in this life and beyond.

Recently I have observed several truths that could be life-changing, at least as I look at them close up.

I have been caring for a dear friend who is losing his fight against  demonic cancer and its horrid effects on his life and his family’s……

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Oh, how I ask this for so many of my hurting friends today: “Jesus…asked him, ‘Would you like to get well?’ “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, ‘for I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred up.’ Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your sleeping mat, and walk!’ Instantly, the man was healed! Still praying for a long list of saints during the night and this morning. Oh, how we need…..

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Standing at the Gate; Knocking at the Door; Coming Home

This will be the title, I think, of the new book I’m proposing.  If you are an immigrant, or your parents or close relatives were, I’d like to tell your story.

Immigration is on everyone’s mind right now. I have many immigrant friends. I want to tell your story, so that story is not lost to another generation. If you read my book proposal, you will understand that. I do…..

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