Two Christmas Encounters ~ by Julie Earl

There is no shortage of people out shopping the week before Christmas. I was just at Walmart and here are two encounters I had: #1: I was looking at wrapping paper, and there was a gentleman in the same row looking for bows. Since there are still six days until Christmas, I said to the man, “Good for…

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What is Your Spiritual Background? ~ by Julie Earl

I was eating out with family, and after the waiter (whom I’ll call “J”) delivered our food, I said to him, “We are about to pray, so is there anything specifically we can pray about for you?” “There are always things we all need prayer for,” he laughed as he started to turn to go. “We’ll pray…

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Waiting on God for the Waiter ~ by Julie Earl

Please pray for a young man I’ll call Max. He was our waiter this weekend when my husband, Ron, and I went on a date. I prayed for him every time he came to our table, so at the end of the meal I told him. “I have been praying God would bless you, and…

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Jesus Working at Party City ~ by Julie Earl

I was in line to check out at Party City, and I asked the gentleman in front of me what he was doing with all the glass bowls in his cart. He explained that it was for his job, and that he fills them with candy to give to clients. We talked about his job, and…

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God Encourages Our Weed Control Guy ~ by Julie Earl

There was a knock at the door. “I’m here to put fertilizer and pre-emergent on your yard,” said the young man at the door. He headed into our back yard, and I began praying for him. Lord, what do you have for this young man? You love him so very much. Please give me something…

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