Category Archives: God

Mysteries of Prayer

Posted on September 1, 2011 by John Gaines

  Mortals cannot understand all the intricacies about how prayer works. James 5:16 tells us that the prayers of the righteous have great power. Yet, we know that our prayers are not always answered in the ways that we hope … Continue reading →

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Storms

Posted on May 20, 2011 by John Gaines

On a trip back to Alabama last week, my wife Trish and I drove by several areas where we were reminded of the devastating tornado damage suffered across North Alabama on April 27.  Driving up Highway 77 from Lincoln to … Continue reading →

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“God Challenged Me”

Posted on December 8, 2010 by John Gaines

God “challenges” Shaun Alexander. I have admired Shaun Alexander since he was a star running back for the University of Alabama in the late 1990s. He went on to a fine NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, culminated by being … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by John Gaines

Just a quick note today to wish everyone the very happiest of Thanksgiving Days.  The Lord blesses us all in way far too numerous for us to count, but we can be assured of his love and providence caring for … Continue reading →

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This ‘n That Day — Communication and Grieving

Posted on November 2, 2010 by John Gaines

Two different items on today’s blog: I went to the dentist yesterday to have a crown put on one of my teeth. All went well, except they crowned the wrong tooth!  This does not rise to the level of amputating … Continue reading →

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