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El Roi: The God Who Sees Women Like Jyothi
Meet Jyothi. She has three young children. Her husband has serious health issues and is unable to work at even the most menial labor. She came to the sewing training center desperate for a way to feed her family and keep them off the street. In a few months, Jyothi will earn a certificate verifying that she is a trained seamstress. This government-recognized certificate will qualify her for a decent job at one of the many tailor shops in her...
Walking with Christ
I recently received a mailer from my chiropractor which prompted me to dig out my anatomy books. Did you know that the simple act of walking takes hundreds of muscles acting together in a coordinated manner. Some of these muscles are large, but many are relatively small. The act of walking requires your nervous system to coordinate this juggling act, signaling some muscles to relax and others to contract. Not only are your legs and feet involved, but walking also involves swinging your arms. Thus, your shoulder, back, and chest muscles are also involved in bipedal motion. Until you have...
God at Work Behind the Scenes
Sometimes God’s activity is in plain view for all to see. Such was the case when God produced ten plagues to challenge the gods of Egypt when the Pharaoh refused Moses’ demand to let the Hebrew slaves go. As each plague had a miraculous dimension, it was clear that God was involved.Another time when God’s activity was clearly in view was when, at the top of Mt. Carmel, Elijah challenged the god of the prophets of Baal to a showdown. Elijah gave the 450 prophets of Baal several hours to induce their god to send fire from heaven to burn...
Hidden Roots
I was born and raised in a small community on the coast of the northernmost part of California. It was known for its huge redwood trees that grew to be hundreds of feet tall, dwarfing the cars of tourists who pulled off the road to stare at these magnificent giants. (On a side note, the forest scene in Return of the Jedi was filmed not far from my home outside of Crescent City.)Recently, the Board of Apple of His Eye Charity met at the beach for its annual Prayer & Planning Retreat. As one of the board members led us...
An Original Poem
We Are the Apple of His EyeWe are the apple of His eye,Children of the King;He brings joy into our lives,Gives us songs to sing. The world lives in sorrow,We live in love;The world’s focus is here,Our focus is above. Where our King sitsForever on His throne;We are His artwork,A masterpiece to God only known. We are His workmanship,Written in His Word;A melodious song,Sweetest ever heard. We are the apple of His eye,Children of His grace,Our lives entwined with His,God’s truth we firmly embrace.By: Carol Poole