Most American boys Chaddy’s age would be playing Little League. But Pat Stendal’s son was stranded in a tribal village where the locals were known to poison outsiders. And, with the airplane out of commission, for three days there was no way to reach him. This first volume of Minnesota Mom introduces us to a series of "co-incidences" and miracles, starting in the 1800s, that paved the way for God to change the face of an entire nation. Here is a story that will change the way you view our world. www.dwightclough.com/books.html
He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. — Revelation 3:5
My name is Dwight Alan Clough. Like most of you, I had no say in what my name would be — it was given to me at birth. A couple years ago, I decided to do some research and discover the meanings of the names of each of our family members.
My full name, if you put it all together, means "a handsome light in the valley."
It’s funny how things work out. I never would have imagined as a young man that God would call me to be a winsome light to people going through valleys of sin, sorrow and discouragement. I wanted to write novels. I wanted to be a college professor. I wanted to be an artist. I wanted to be a successful entrepreneur. I wanted to make movies. And I didn’t want to go through valleys of pain and discouragement. I don’t especially like pain.
But I didn’t learn anything worth sharing on the mountaintops of my own talent, skills and intelligence. It was in the valleys of failure, sorrow, tragedy and loss that I found the Man of Sorrows walking beside me. It was in the darkness of my own humiliation and distress that the Light from above came into my life.
I didn’t choose my name or my calling. They were chosen for me. But, as life unfolds, I see the wisdom in those choices. And there is wisdom guiding your life also, though it may now seem senseless and unfair; give God time, He will make it right.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.