Category Archives: Testimonies

Bathing in the Scriptures and the Presence of God

Posted on 12/07/2025 by Paul Pavao

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get important reminders from Scripture. Today: Prov. 25:26 – Like a muddied spring … is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.–I have done that so much in my life. … Continue reading →

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I thought the retired pastors were motormouths, but they are actually gushing wells

Posted on 10/23/2025 by Paul Pavao

I go to a Wednesday morning Bible Study with three long-time pastors even older than I am. If you meet someone who just wrote a book, you will have trouble talking about anything other than the new book. In the … Continue reading →

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Gospel Contradictions vs. the Power of the Gospel

Posted on 08/12/2021 by Paul Pavao

I recommend to anyone that you go find those Gospel contradictions. You can find them better with a harmony of the Gospels, but if you want to keep your life, enjoy the world, and perish, you might want to find other reading. The Gospels will take your life, put you on a course against the pleasures of your body, and grant you a down payment, an escrow, on eternal life, the gift of the Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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The Voice of God in the Hearts of our Youth

Posted on 01/15/2020 by Paul Pavao

This story is borrowed from Richard Jacobson, author of the book Unchurching, which you can listen to for free at unchurching.com. You can listen to his Ted Talk there as well. Circumstances Richard did not initiate made him a youth … Continue reading →

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Lymphoma Update

Posted on 11/26/2014 by Paul Pavao

I am going to copy this post to my Yippee! I Have Leukemia! blog. It is no longer up to date because I don’t have leukemia anymore. I’m cured. The immunosuppression that I endure to keep my transplanted immune system … Continue reading →

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Why You Get Pushed Around and Why You’ll Miss Out If You Let it Happen

Posted on 08/27/2011 by Paul Pavao

This is a defense of Rose Creek Village … sort of. It’s not about Rose Creek Village. It’s about you. I’ve heard, recently, several people complain about some friends of mine—leaders at Rose Creek Village—who are intimidating. I agree they’re … Continue reading →

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Healing Testimony

Posted on 11/22/2010 by Paul Pavao

I thought y’all would like to hear this story … I met a guy here named Todd. When I met him, he was wearing shorts and was missing a very noticeable chunk out his calf. I asked him about it, … Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on 11/20/2010 by Paul Pavao

Brilliant, huh? Breaking the RV: The Earthly Stuff It has been raining here in Auburn, but we needed to take the RV to the RV park and empty the holding tanks. I should have learned my lesson when we were … Continue reading →

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God on a Daily Basis

Posted on 03/14/2010 by Paul Pavao

Atheists hate it when I tell stories like that. I’ve been called stupid and naive, and stories like this have been called asenine and pointless. Continue reading →

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Why I Believe in God

Posted on 03/14/2010 by Paul Pavao

This morning I asked him to let me rest and to give me the word he wants to speak; I’m not going to worry about the "me" parts of it. All of a sudden it’s he’s giving me stuff in a rush … pretty exciting. Continue reading →

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