by Michael King | Nov 29, 2017 | Beliefs, Inner Life, Prayer, Reflection, Supernatural, Teachings
A few weeks ago I was jumping on our trampoline with the grandgirls, when one of them, playing make-believe, announced that she was vowing something. I couldn’t even tell you what it was, nor what pretend game she was playing, but I immediately stopped her, then...
by Michael King | Oct 17, 2017 | Angels Demons and Deliverance, Reflection
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with some wonderful friends—kindred spirits really—at a conference. After the evening session we went out for a bite to eat, and the events that transpired showed me something—that sometimes, running away is winning....
by Michael King | Oct 11, 2017 | Reflection
Once, a number of years ago, my wife and I were visiting my family in Virginia. While there, we borrowed my dad’s truck and headed north to look at some belongings we kept in a storage facility we were planning to clear out. It was late at night and long since...
by Michael King | Oct 4, 2017 | Encouragement, Reflection
A few years ago, my wife’s college, Heald College, was shut down by the Department of Education in a push to try to punish its parent corporation, Corinthian College. It was a shame that Heald was shut down partly because a lot of jobs were lost, and partly...
by Michael King | Sep 27, 2017 | Beliefs, Inner Life, Reflection
I was talking to a friend a while back when we were doing some home-improvement projects. It was hot out and she asked if I minded if she took off her shirt as she had a somewhat sporty bra on (which I should mention covered more than many bathing suit tops do). I...
by Michael King | Aug 23, 2017 | Inner Life, Reflection
This past week and a half my hospital increased staffing due to an expected increase in admissions from over a million additional people traveling through our state to view the eclipse in the Zone of Totality. Portland is a major highway hub for part of the state,...
