Thursday, March 25, 2021

A Reason to Celebrate; A Cause to Rejoice


Eleven years ago, I stood in the chapel at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY, and shared with our faculty and staff that my 71-year old father had become a believer. We had prayed for him for 36 years, and God dramatically changed him. Dad was so different the last three years of his life that we had to get to know a different man. He became lovable, humble, teachable, gracious, and joyous—filled with the peace of God that surrounded him even at death.

My mom, though, wasn’t there yet. We’ve continued to pray for her since then, and I’ve asked believers around the world to join me in that praying. Well . . . I’m rejoicing today that God has saved my mom! I talked with her for some time earlier this week, and she spoke openly of the peace and forgiveness God has granted her. Like I did with my dad before her, I heard in her voice the joy of redemption. Needless to say, I and my believing family members are praising the Lord today! Read More

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