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Thoughts, Teaching, And Stories From Shah
The Power of Awe
When was the last time you looked at something and everything else you were thinking faded away? You were solely focused on what you encountered. That is awe. This happens to my youngest grandson,...
If You Die Tonight…
“We were talking about you at church yesterday,” said my friend, Angie, whom I hadn’t talked to since we moved to South Carolina. “Why were you talking about me at your church in SoCal?” Angie’s...
What If…
We were at a mega-church on a communion Sunday. The worship was spectacular, the announcements rivaled something out of Hollywood, and the pastor preached eloquently for more than an hour. As he...
Jesus Is Lord And The Rest Is…
I'm painfully aware that few people are inclined to read anything longer than a meme. As much as I like to write — it helps me know what I think — I now realize that if I want anyone to read it, I...
The Dopamine Church
Growing up in Abadan, Iran, eating out was a luxury we could not afford. We always ate at home. However, once or twice a year, when my parents had to go somewhere, and my mother was not available to...
Seeking the Face of God
I recently saw the movie Jesus Revolution. Being a part of that Revolution, the film brought back many good memories. Karen and I laughed and cried throughout the movie. However, I found two critical scenes in the film especially touching.
Letio Divina—A Formless Form Of Prayer
Photo by Keegan Houser on Unsplash Most of us Christians look at the Bible as a “how-to” handbook, a manual that gives us straightforward instructions that would solve all our moral problems in...
An Urgent Prayer Request For The Believers In Afghanistan!
The Taliban has a hit list of known Christians that they are targeting to hunt down and kill.
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