![]() It was during a mission trip that I met Bev, who became my wife, Our two daughters were born right here in Stockton. I have lived here in Stockton all my life graduating from Delta and UOP, and eventually getting a Master's in Bible and Theology. I prayed to God, admitting my sin, accepting His death on the cross for my sin, and asking Him to guide my life. It was there that I realized I was sinner in need of God's grace. During high school, I attended church camp. We can come to him anytime, anywhere.Īs I child, I really wanted God to like me and I feared that I wasn't good enough for Him. Lincoln, and right then and there he received the exemption that he desired.īecause of Jesus, we have direct access to the Father, let's never forget that.īecause of Christ, we have peace with God. Can you introduce me to your friend?” Todd Lincoln, the son of the president, said, “Daddy, this soldier needs to talk to you.”The soldier pled his case before Mr. The president looked at the boy and then at the soldier and said, “Good afternoon, Todd. There behind the desk was Abraham Lincoln and his Secretary of State, looking over battle plans that were laid out on his desk. He just walked right in and led the soldier in with him. They reached the Oval Office-where the president was working-and the little boy didn’t even knock on the door. After they got inside, they walked right past generals and high-ranking officials, and no one said a word. They walked straight to the front door of the White House and walked right in. Apparently, the guard didn’t notice them, because they weren’t stopped. ![]() The little boy listened and said, “I can help you, soldier.” He took the soldier by the hand and led him back to the front gate of the White House. He explained that his mother and sister had no one to help them with the farm. He told of his father and his brother being killed in the war, and of the desperate situation at home. What’s wrong?” The soldier looked at the little boy and began to spill his heart to him. The lad said, “Soldier, you look unhappy. So the young soldier left, very disheartened, and was sitting on a little park bench not far from the White House when a little boy came up to him. He went to the White House but was told by the guard on duty, “You can’t see the president, young man! Don’t you know there’s a war going on? The president is a very busy man! Now go away, son! Get back out there on the battle lines where you belong!” He wanted to see the president and plead his case. ” Ephesians 2:13, 18ĭuring the civil war, there was a soldier who lost both his brother and his dad to death on the same day. …For through him we have access to the Father. ![]() “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. ![]()
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