Posted in blessings on Jul 3rd, 2013
The Bible paints a very clear, very simple picture of what it takes to have a fruitful, prosperous life.
It’s not dependent upon how attractive we are or how strong we are or how our bodies are shaped or on our family history.
It doesn’t depend on our ethnicity or nation of origin or of residence.
And it […]
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Posted in blessings on Mar 6th, 2013
Many churches have dropped using a benediction chorus at the end of their worship services.
I miss that part of the service and I am praying about the idea of introducing it again.
Perhaps I’ll ask our keyboard player to write the music to accompany this blessing that Aaron was instructed to pronounce upon the […]
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Posted in blessings on Jan 4th, 2013
One of the recurring decisions that Christians are to make is to find joy in what’s in our hearts toward God rather than what’s in our driveway or our wallet or our jewelry box or in the mirror or what’s on the scale’s dial.
You see, starting a new year provides an opportunity for a new […]
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Posted in blessings on Sep 12th, 2012
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
What a great thing for a father to hear from his children! I loved it when, as little girls, Jessica and Melissa would run to my protective arms because they were afraid.
I still love it when they run to me, even though their “running” […]
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Posted in blessings on Sep 7th, 2012
There are some parts of the Christian faith that aren’t complicated.
Offerings and blessings fall into this category.
The more we give to God because we love Him and appreciate His grace, the more He gives to us because He loves us and uses us as vessels of ministry.
Millions of Christians tithe — meaning they give at […]
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