Sharing the extraordinary things God has done in our lives.

  • Why Did Jesus Say It?

    Why Did Jesus Say It?

    Story by Randy Grathen. When Laurie and I moved to Camdenton Missouri, we started church shopping. We attended several. Organ music with a full choir, and gospel hymns.…

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  • Redneck Wisdom – an Oxymoron.

    Redneck Wisdom – an Oxymoron.

    Story by Randy Grathen. Things I’ve learned… Wisdom – There are only two ways to get it. Live long enough, or hang out with someone who’s already got…

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  • Why We Believe? – The Tomb is Empty.

    Why We Believe? – The Tomb is Empty.

    Story by Randy Grathen. Murderer, blasphemer, liar, thief. Adulterer, pedophile, envious, glutton, greedy, lustful, prideful, lazy, and angry. All of these are sins according to God. But will…

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  • The Nail.

    The Nail.

    Story by Laurie Grathen. In a land far away, at a time that seems like long ago, Randy retired from the Air Force, and we moved to Stevens…

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  • The Habit of Solitude.

    The Habit of Solitude.

    By Kristine Barnes. NOTE: In 2019 I wrote a note to my daughters, Myndi the one God allowed me to give birth to, and Karen the daughter-in-love God…

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  • Thinking About Marriage.

    Thinking About Marriage.

    Story by Scotty Gray. Part 1: The Misconception. I had a DJ service for over 40 years, over which time I played more than 1,500 wedding dances. Looking…

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