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This is a story of an unrelenting God, a chair, and a prayer. “If I had taken the plea deal, I would have served only four years in a Michigan prison. Instead, due to my ego and arrogance, I refused the deal and was convicted and sentenced to eight years.” When first sentenced, Mark was…

I Am Thankful, this week’s Reflection, is was written by a friend, Raymond Kee, some 20 years ago.  I hope you find it as useful as I have. Blessings and Peace, Chaplain Allen chaplain@nationsu.edu chaplainscorner.org   At this season of the year, we hear and say a lot about being thankful. Psalms 92:1 reads, “It…

Thanksgiving is one of our leading national holidays here in the USA. It has roots in the Bible and going back to the earliest settlements. Contrary to popular belief, the first Thanksgiving celebration occurred at the Jamestown Colony in 1619 and did not involve feasting, but it may likely have involved fasting. To learn more,…

Celebrate twenty-five years with NationsU! Saturday, April 18, 2020 — You Are Invited to the 25th Anniversary “NationsU and You” Celebration, Rocketown of Middle Tennessee, 6:30 pm, with special guest, Al Robertson. Duck Commander Duck Dynasty was an American reality television series on A&E that portrayed the lives of the Robertson family, who became successful…

We are one I recently heard an interesting question. Are we the one people of God? Or are we people of the one God?  The answer to this question will say a lot about how a person relates to other believers and also how he or she views the Body of Christ. A preacher friend of mine…

The Unwanted Gift of Grief, is an excellent book once published by a friend of mine, Tim VanDuivendyk. What an odd assortment of words! Have you ever thought of grief as a gift? Not many of us begin with that perspective. He writes that his book is an effort to help anyone who has suffered loss…

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 This morning I broke my car. I hit a curb in the dark during a thunderstorm and blew the front right tire. The car…

(I share this Reflection, Brilliant Autumn Leaves, each year in the early autumn, about the time the leaves in the northern hemisphere begin to change color.  So, here it is!) A few years ago my wife and I enjoyed a ten day trip to New England where we were able to experience the brilliance of…

Grammar checker tools are everywhere on the Internet. Which one will you need to improve your writing skills and check for common mistakes? Writing academic papers is not easy, and one of the most important aspects of writing is grammar. If you do not have someone to proofread your writing, you will need a grammar…

Ministry to others who are suffering illness, loss, or crisis is often an uncomfortable experience. We will change the subject or even just walk away rather than engage the one who is suffering on the level of their pain. Too often we say things that are more hurtful than helpful; like, “I know just how…