Best Bob Williamson Podcasts (2025)

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Making It Up with Bob Johnson, author of The Continental Divide 46:58

1d ago46:58

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Bob Johnson is an award-winning short story writer and graduate of the lowa Writers’ Workshop. His work has been published by The Common, Philadelphia Stories, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, The Barcelona Review, and elsewhere. His story "The Continental Divide" was named Short Story of the Year in The Hudson Review. Among other things, Bob and Carter discuss gr…

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Making It Up with G.T. Karber, creator of Murdle 1:01:19

7d ago1:01:19

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G.T. Karber is a mystery writer, computer programmer, and the creator of Murdle, the USA Today and #1 Sunday Times bestselling murder-mystery puzzle book series. The first two paperback volumes of Murdle were published in 2023, with the third volume published in March 2024. In 2023, Murdle was the UK Christmas #1 bestseller, making Karber the third…

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Making It Up with Emily Carpenter, author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls 41:44

15d ago41:44

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Emily Carpenter is the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of suspense novels, Burying the Honeysuckle Girls, The Weight of Lies, and Every Single Secret. After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, she moved to New York City. She’s worked as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and behind-the-scenes soap opera a…

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Making It Up with Lori Brand, author of Bodies to Die For 45:55

23d ago45:55

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Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. She’s been a gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong, rather than shrinking, is the way out. She’s published articles in STRONG Fitness Magazine, T-Nation, …

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Thanks for a great 25 years 2:19

1M ago2:19

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Hi, this is Bob Williamson. Well, it’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you this, but I can’t see you well enough to write Words for the Day anymore . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/thanks-for-a-great-25-years/

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Making It Up with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, author of Mirror Me 48:17

1M ago48:17

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Lisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist specializing in depression, complex trauma and racial identity. She is also a former ballet dancer, with essays published in Longreads, Mamalode, The Common, and more, and fiction in Literary Mama and The Piltdown Review, where she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She graduated from Prin…

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Secret agent? 8:35

1M ago8:35

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I was talking with a lady the other day about her strategy to lead others to Christ and she was adamant that she would not call herself a Christian or mention Jesus during the process of initially trying to convince a pre-believer to become a believer. Additionally she would not proclaim the gospel . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/secre…

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Try it, you’ll like it 3:54

1M ago3:54

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The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/try-i…

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Texas awash in silver dollars 8:08

1M ago8:08

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I’ve been studying the four Gospels as of late and have found it incredulous that the Jews would not accept Jesus as the Messiah. I just finished Josh McDowell’s book, More than a Carpenter. If you have not read it, you are truly missing out. It is a must read! Josh was an agonistic/atheist and was one of those of us who tried to disprove the Bible…

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You can keep your blasted flowers! 6:54

1M ago6:54

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I have a friend who has excelled in many areas of his life. He played college football and obtained a scholarship to a major University; he ran for office in state politics, became a congressman, and assumed the top job in the House where he served several years. He changed professions and entered the academic world and assumed the top job at a maj…

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Making It Up with Douglas Brunt, author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel 47:47

2M ago47:47

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Douglas Brunt attended The Haverford School and graduated from Duke University. He was formerly a management consultant for the information tech company, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and served as a director with Idealab. Until 2011, Brunt was CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc. His first novel, Ghosts of Man…

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Easter 3:16

2M ago3:16

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I thought about what Easter means to me. And invariably Christ’s face appeared in my mind. One should know that I have a Jesus image in my mind that has been cultivated over fifty some odd years. As I study it I am amazed. Now one (Jonhny-come-lately) version of the Jesus imprint has more recently been identified as Jesus who was wrapped in the lin…

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God’s realm 6:51

2M ago6:51

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One night my son and I and about fifty other people were invited to the Governor’s mansion for a reception with Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott. The place was filled with important businessmen and women; (and then there was my son and me. And before you ask we have no idea how, or why, we ended up in the mix). So what does one do at a …

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Father Bob 4:25

2M ago4:25

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I was praying yesterday, and asking God to forgive my mistakes of last year and to give me a quiet spirit of peace and determination to do better this year. I received a feeling of comfort about it and felt His warm loving Spirit engulf me and remind me of something that I often say, but perhaps don’t think about enough . . . https://www.wordsforth…

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Holy Land 4:44

2M ago4:44

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I visited Israel a couple of years ago and it was the most inspiring event of my life. Unlike here in the good old USA, people of all faiths in that country take God very seriously. There are more religious sites and holy places throughout their cities than fast food restaurants here. It is uplifting and spiritual just to be in that country and to …

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Prayer basics 4:36

2M ago4:36

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I was praying this morning and thanking God for all He has done for me and my family. I was thinking about the Lords Prayer during this process. As you will remember this prayer was given by Jesus Himself when instructing His followers how to pray . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/prayer-basics-2/…

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Making It Up with James L'Etoile, author of River of Lies 52:39

2M ago52:39

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James L’Etoile uses his 29 years behind bars as an influence in his novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, facility captain, and director of California’s state parole system. He is a nationally recognized expert witness on prison and jail operations. He is a two-ti…

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Poor 8:14

2M ago8:14

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I was in Mexico City one time and had no idea how cold it gets there. It’s located at a higher altitude and at night it is freezing cold. I’d gone to a restaurant and after eating dinner was walking through a market and a little girl perhaps five years old came up to me and tugged on my pants leg. I looked down and was struck by her angelic beauty.…

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Anxiety ensured 4:28

2M ago4:28

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Bernard Levin once said: “Countries like ours are full of people who have all of the material comforts they desire, yet lead lives of quiet (and at times noisy) desperation, understanding nothing but the fact that there is a hole inside them and that however much food and drink they pour into it, however many motorcars and television sets they stuf…

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Tools 5:38

2M ago5:38

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I once lived next door to a guy who owned every kind of tool known to mankind. He had bench saws, miter saws, jig saws, band saws, thousands of wrenches metric and otherwise, ratchets, extensions, sockets, electricians tools, lathe, drills, ladders, screwdrivers, welders, magnets, mirrors, grinders, clamps, glass cutters, voltage meters, you name i…

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Easter 4:34

2M ago4:34

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We’re fast approaching the best and holiest time of the year and it has absolutely nothing to do with Easter Bunnies. This celebration is about Jesus Christ being crucified and three days later arising from the grave and death being defeated forever which made reunification with almighty God reality . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/east…

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Narrow minded? 4:37

2M ago4:37

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Christians are often accused by the world of being narrow minded and exclusionary. The reason for this is we believe that there is but one way to get to heaven and that is through Jesus Christ. Why do we believe that? Because we think that we are better than everyone in the world? Because we think that we are holier than everyone else in the world?…

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Making It Up with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Surgeon 45:00

2M ago45:00

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Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen’s books have been translated into 40 languages, and more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world. She has won both the Nero Wolfe Award (for VANISH) and the Rita Award (for THE SURGEON). Time Magazine named THE SURGEON one of the best mystery/thrillers ever written. Tess's first medic…

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No Easter bunnies 22:15

2M ago22:15

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A friend sent this to me the other day and it seemed to fit right in with the mood I’ve been in as I have been focusing on Jesus and His trip to the cross on our behalf. Easter is not about bunnies; it is about the broken body and blood Jesus shed on our behalves . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/04/no-easter-bunnies/…

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God drawing away 8:30

2M ago8:30

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Lately I feel as though I’ve lost my sense of direction. It is an unusual place for me to be; it seems as though God has withdrawn to a faraway place. Generally I set numerous goals in virtually every area of my life. I prioritize them, and work diligently to achieve them. But I just cannot seem to get on a track that feels comfortable. I cannot de…

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Chatter box silenced 11:10

2M ago11:10

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I have a friend who talks up a storm. Once you get him started, just sit back and get yourself a cup of coffee, kick off your shoes, and make yourself comfortable because you are going to be there for a “while”. If you ask him what time it is, he will tell you how to build a clock, a watch, (including wind up and battery operated), a sun dial, and …

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Destiny 6:15

2M ago6:15

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Through the years many people have expressed their viewpoint about Jesus Christ. Most scholars, historians, and major religions acknowledge the existence of Jesus. For someone who only lived for 33 years He sure made an impact on this world. Even our time is marked by His birth and death, BC/AD. The Muslims acknowledge that He was a prophet in thei…

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Making It Up with Andrew DeYoung, author of Stay Away From Him 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Andrew DeYoung is the author of The Temps, a speculative novel about the end of the world. He works as an editor at a children's book publishing company, and he lives with his wife and two children in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. The Day He Never Came Home is his first domestic thriller. Stay Away From Him is coming out in July 2025. Among ot…

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Forgiveness 5:16

2M ago5:16

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It is a well-known fact that it is easier to forgive than forget. As the old adage states: “Once burned, twice shy.” Often those who wrong us take the position that because we are Christians we must as part of our faith necessarily forgive them just as though the event never occurred. This sounds as though some arrogant punk who knows the Bible rev…

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Finding light when darkness comes 8:23

2M ago8:23

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I began writing Words for the Day many years ago, because so many of my employees, friends, and acquaintances were experiencing dark trials and tribulation in their lives (just like I was) and I deduced that they needed some encouragement. Many did not seem to study the Bible daily as I did every morning and I decided to begin detailing my daily ex…

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Rest for the weary 6:23

2M ago6:23

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One of the most rewarding things I’ve done in quite some time is to go through the Bible reading and studying one chapter per day 5 days per week. On the face of it that sounds excessive and some of you might question that there should be some time for a day off here and there. I suppose that depends upon one’s perspective. I’m not studying the Bib…

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Tesla 4:14

2M ago4:14

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I generally stay away from politics anymore, preferring to write about nicer things that have to do with salvation and such. But lately the Tesla burning terrorism is driving me batty. I cannot understand the mindset of those who are intent on destruction . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/tesla/…

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Free Speech 8:57

2M ago8:57

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One thing that I love about America is the First Amendment. Among other important things it guarantees free speech. Frankly it sometimes goes overboard, as in allowing people to burn our flag, display pornography on television, and say some of the most outrageous vile things, but Americans are free to say pretty much anything they like and overall …

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Making It Up with Sydney Leigh, author of Peril in Pink 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Sydney Leigh spent several years running a seasonal business, working in the summer so she could spend cold months in cool places. Now she writes modern cozy mysteries and thinks about murder. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and served on the board of Crime Writers of Canada from 2018-2021. Among other things, S…

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Minute by minute 5:09

2M ago5:09

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I read the other day that 3 people die every second; that is 180/minute, 260 thousand/day 95 million/year. Several have died while you read this sentence. Although death is common to us all, it is feared and dreaded by most people. How about you? Are you afraid to die? I am not afraid of death; however if the Lord sees fit to delay it for a while, …

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Majority 8:39

3M ago8:39

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I heard an interesting song recently. Its lyrics alluded to those throughout history who at one time or other had been derided for their beliefs and later were ultimately vindicated and finally had the last laugh . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/majority/

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Profound 6:36

3M ago6:36

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Recently a friend of mine sent me the following excerpt from a book he had read entitled, “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. It’s a memoir about a woman who spent a year of her life doing all kinds of things to try to make herself happier. The process led her to create two lists. The first she called her Twelve Commandments . . . https://ww…

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Making It Up with Meredith Lyons, author of A Dagger of Lightning 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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Meredith Lyons collected two degrees from Louisiana State University before running away to Chicago to be an actor. In between plays, she got her black belt and made martial arts and yoga her full-time day job. She fought in the Chicago Golden Gloves, ran the Chicago Marathon, and competed for team USA in the Savate World Championships in Paris. Sh…

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Light switch that cannot be turned off 9:27

3M ago9:27

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A buddy was telling me of a relative that is very unhappy and when an attempt was made to witness to them my friend received an agnostic response. Part of it went something like this: “I don’t believe all that Christian stuff. How could a good God send someone who isn’t all that bad to hell for eternity? I just don’t believe it! . . . https://www.w…

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Mud pies in a slum 4:45

3M ago4:45

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I enjoy reading C.S. Lewis. He was a very smart man and a deep thinker. Early in life he was an avowed atheist but became a devoted follower of Jesus and a prolific writer who attempted answering a variety of Christian questions. I particularly enjoyed hearing his take on what we should consider the highest of virtues . . . https://www.wordsforthed…

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Decision time – What should I do? 6:13

3M ago6:13

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Every time I am faced with those tough decisions in life, invariably I go to the Lord in prayer; not just once, but often. I will pray several times a day and sometimes for days, weeks and even months. I wish the Lord would allow me to meet with him every morning and just say, “OK Bob this is what I want you to do today”. He has decided not to comm…

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Friends of Enemies 3:14

3M ago3:14

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Do you have any enemies? I, for one, don’t want enemies, but I know there are some folks out there who probably consider themselves to be enemies of mine. I don’t waste any time thinking about them much. Personally, I don’t consider anyone an enemy and just live my life . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/friends-of-enemies-2/…

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Chill 3:13

3M ago3:13

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I saw a video of one of my favorite musicians the other day, (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – IZ), and he said something that was very profound. When referring to his music, he said that it yielded maximum pleasure with minimum effort. He went on to state that this was the Hawaiian way “Bro”, and then he laughed heartily. When watching a video of him singi…

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Hope 8:11

3M ago8:11

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I was telling a friend of mine not so long ago about being incarcerated and how I found a way to partially escape the harshness of being imprisoned, (if only for a moment or two). I discovered that if I jumped up and grabbed onto the bars of the small window in my cell, that I could raise myself up and see a little patch of blue sky peeking through…

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Making It Up with Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, audiobook narrators for Tell Me What You Did 57:05

3M ago57:05

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Episode 173 of Making It Up is out and it’s a different one! Today we feature the brilliant voice artists Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, who are the voices behind the audio version of Carter’s latest release TELL ME WHAT YOU DID. This audiobook is the very first release of Sourcebooks’ new division Sourcebooks Audio. Both Allyson and Patrick are …

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Get used to it 6:43

3M ago6:43

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According to societal benchmarks, life does seem unfair at times and bad things undoubtedly do happen to seemingly good people. Paul Harvey’s sage advice to those graduating seniors as to what to do about it seems sound to me. Since we cannot change life, we might as well get used to it . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/get-used-to-it-2/…

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Seeds of Doubt 7:05

3M ago7:05

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I recently read one of my good friend George Barna’s surveys that indicates: Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” Much like their perceptions of Satan, most Christians do not believe that the Holy Spirit is a living force, either. Overall, 38% strongly agreed and 20% agreed som…

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God’s healing 10:59

3M ago10:59

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Well my bout with the flu is over. I like to think that prayer, yours and mine, were responsible for it. Do you believe in prayer? Most people just casually answer to the affirmative, but I’m not sure that they really believe it . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/gods-healing/

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Flu 2:11

3M ago2:11

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My wife and I have a bad case of the flu. We almost never go anywhere that we might contract it anymore, but we both got it on the flight back on our last trip. In a word it’s miserable I told her that I would have get better to die . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2025/03/flu/

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Forgetting 6:36

3M ago6:36

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My beloved brother Jim tragically took his own life several years ago, but it seems like only yesterday to me and it still grieves me and leaves me with a broken heart even today. I was going through his Bible this morning and reading his hand-written notes and saw one that read: “When on the edge, what would Jesus do?” Below it he had written: “Fo…

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