↑Poem: Christmas Perspectives
Finding perspective through Christmas, in unsettling times
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↑Birthday Celebrations ~ then and now
Birthday cakes, virtual parties, and second birthdays ⇔ Aug 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ Underlined terms are defined below. (Shorter versions of this post, for the EFL classroom, can be found on my other website— EFLsuccess.com—which is full of resources for English … Continue reading →
↑What does “being born again” mean?
Sin forgiven, infirmity healed, shame cleansed; a new family and new start ⇔ Sept 2020. Michael Krigline. wp.krigline.com ⇔ This was written to explain an idea brought up in the article about Birthdays. Discussion 1. When Christians say that they are “born … Continue reading →
↑A bigger purpose when bad things happen?
Unseen hand affects the “fullness of time”⇔ Alaska volcano in 43 BC changed Europe’s climate, leading to famine, unrest, and political turmoil, changing Rome’s history forever. by Michael Krigline, Aug 3, 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ This article was created for an … Continue reading →
2020a Blog
Our 2020 Blog (part one) ⇔ (Clicking on photo galleries reveals the entire caption and often makes pictures bigger; for individual photos, “open in new tab”) Jan-Jun (click here for 2020 part two) (click here for 2019) June 19, 2020 … Continue reading →
↑That’s Not What I Expected
Are you afraid, lonely, unpopular or in danger? Jesus’ response may surprise you! ⇔ by Michael Krigline, October 14, 2012. wp.krigline.com ⇔ This speech (given at the Xiamen International Fellowship–XICF) started with a reading from James 1:2-8. Last week we heard … Continue reading →
Fathers Day
Ideas for honoring Dad on Fathers’ Day ⇔ May 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ (This post is copied from my EFL website (EFLsuccess.com), which is full of resources for English teachers and learners.) In the US, “Fathers’ Day” is celebrated on the third … Continue reading →
↑Is there meaning in suffering?
Finding meaning in Covid-19 suffering; and God’s incredible desire for us all ⇔ April 2020. Michael Krigline. wp.krigline.com ⇔ Respected pastor/author John Piper has produced a free book called Coronavirus and Christ (see bottom for link/info). In a sense, I write this … Continue reading →
↑Easter for Kids
A Bird’s Eye View of Easter ~ The Easter Story retold for children ⇔ ©Michael Krigline (March 2003), wp.krigline.com (regarding illustrations, see note at bottom) ⇔ [also available in Chinese; 复活节] ~ ~ ~ Imagine what it might have been … Continue reading →
↑Poem: Lay it Down
World history, and the key to eternity, in three verses plus a chorus ⇔ by Michael Krigline, June 1984. wp.krigline.com ⇔ I was 23 when I wrote this poem/song, and after decades of study and life-experience I’m still amazed at how … Continue reading →