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Every person is fighting some sort of a battle and we have the opportunity to join with them in the fight. I have come to realize that I cannot fix anyone, although that is what I have been trying ... http://whetstoneministries.com/blog/475 PODS stands for personal,observation, discipleship (or discovery), and spiritual growth. It is a word we've adapted to our small group approach. Over the last three years I have been involved as a chaplain in training. The training utilized small groups with a goal of personal and professional growth. I know ... http://whetstoneministries.com/blog/pods I am so glad our nation's leaders decided it was a good idea to encourage folks to set aside some time to give thanks. I can think of so many things that have happened this year for which we are grateful. We are thankful for all of you who have ... http://whetstoneministries.com/blog/giving-thanks The other day I shared a message with some men and was impressed with the fact that God does not 'need' us to work for Him, because He is self-sufficient. But it is a privilege to serve Him, however, and to be a part of His plan. This morning I ... http://whetstoneministries.com/blog/opportunities Do you believe God hears you when you call? Some people seem to have “selective hearing.” For example, children may pretend not to hear their mom or dad when they think they are going to be disciplined or when they think they are going to have to do something they do ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan25 Have you told God that you love Him? A man walked into a florist shop and said, “I need something to give to my wife for Valentines Day.” The florist, trying to be helpful, asked, “Would you like flowers, balloons, or a stuffed animal? We have a lot of choices.” He ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan23 What if you think no one is listening to you? A patient with a very common illness told the hospital chaplain, “If I just had a doctor who knew what to do about my problem, everything would be fine.” Her husband said, “She has a good doctor, but he needs someone ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan22 Where do you seek for help? A church was meeting in a tent while they were rebuilding after a fire. One Sunday morning all of the younger children were on the platform singing. A thunderstorm came up suddenly. It began raining and the wind suddenly lifted the front part of the ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan21 What qualifies you to enter God’s presence? In Japan, many people have idols in their houses. A missionary once asked a woman, “Why do you have these things in your house? Why do you place gifts of rice, fruit, or other things before them?” She replied that it was to avoid ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan20 Do you see potential or a problem? Do you have someone in your family who is mentally or physically handicapped? How do you treat them? Do you treat them differently than you do those who are not handicapped? Some children are born with birth defects that prevent them from maturing physically; others ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan19 Is life always fair? A family with nine children had an interesting way of trying to keep things fair. If something (such as a piece of cake) was to be divided, one would cut the pieces and another one got first choice of the pieces. This helped avoid some arguments. Have you ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan18 Going down for the last time? What did it feel like to be in a situation that was desperate and you thought you were going to die? The situation may have been physical, emotional, or spiritual. How do you describe your gratefulness for someone who came alongside and helped you out ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan17 Is your confidence increasing every day? You may have never met me, but do you trust me? Do you trust me enough to allow me to blindfold you and then follow my directions, even if you can’t see where you are going? The commands may be easy or they may be ... http://whetstoneministries.com/daily/jan16