John Powell, a professor at Loyola University in Chicago writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy:
Some twelve years ago, I stood watching my university students file into the classroom for our first session in the Theology of Faith. That was the first day I first saw Tommy. My eyes and [...]
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He Will Find You
Climb ’til Your Dream Comes True
Often your tasks will be many,
And more than you think you can do -
Often the road will be rugged
And the hills insurmountable, too.
By Helen Steiner Rice
Step by Step
A young lady stood still. Well… as still as she could. Her whole body seemed to be shaking, especially her legs and knees. Her forearms were cramping, and she seemed to be squeezing the perspiration out of the Tightrope instructor’s big hands as he stood behind her. She could feel his presence behind her, and [...]
Heaven’s Grocery Store
I was walking down life’s highway
A long time ago.
One day I saw a sign that read
“HEAVEN’S GROCERY STORE.”
As I got a little closer,
The door came open wide,
And when I came to myself,
I was standing inside.
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I Shall Not Lack
The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me]. I shall not lack.
I shall not lack REST.
He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures.
I shall not lack REFRESHMENT.
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