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Jesus and the Forward Roll

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

I play banjo in a prison band.  I don’t know if I’ll ever apply for a job again, but if I do, that happy fact will  lead my resume.   I’m part of a team that brings the Kairos ministry … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Fasting and Prayer

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

What is your experience of fasting and prayer? I often look for big, fast results, but my experience with God is in slow, steady, and often unexpected direction. I took part in the Advent study group on Fasting this past … Continue reading →

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Two realizations

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Frank Richard Coats

Realization one…. My Friend Pete My friend Pete could be a real pain.  He was tall and could be intimidating.  Pete was a Marine, serving our country and was still ready to defend our country with his life, if necessary.  … Continue reading →

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35 Years, Clean and Sober

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Proverbs 15:33 — The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. This is the cross-over year. I’m 68 years old, and today I have 35 years clean and sober. I’ve lived more than half … Continue reading →

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Reflections from a Virtual Prayer Meeting

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Witness from the prayer gathering for the Inspire Movement, seeking to make whole-life disciples of Jesus Christ. We met for the first International Prayer Gathering of 2023, under the able and inspired leadership of the delightful Robin.  I suppose because … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Frank Richard Coats

Here is Winston, about nine weeks old. Winston has been with us for nearly two weeks. Earlier this week, he and his sister Maggie (yes, named after two British prime ministers) chewed on a Sego palm, something extremely toxic for … Continue reading →

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