Posted in generosity on Mar 24th, 2016
Financial problems are as old as mankind.
Even Cain got in big trouble because he thought he didn’t have enough wealth to do what he knew was right with respect to worship offerings.
When we fret over our finances, we become vulnerable to making poor choices.
That’s why the words of Jesus to His followers recorded in Luke […]
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Posted in blessings on Feb 19th, 2016
Everything God does has a reason behind it.
And that includes His choice to send a blessing into your life.
The reason is that you’ll multiply that blessing into the lives of others.
We’re vessels, my friend.
Mark 4 describes us a soil.
The challenge is to be the soil that produces a harvest from the seeds of God’s blessings.
Here’s […]
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Posted in endurance on Feb 5th, 2016
Like you, I’m saddened by the erosion of Bible-based morality in our communities that is even seeping into some congregations.
But I’m far from discouraged by it.
You see, this just serves as a reminder of the opportunities we Christians have to shine as lighthouses toward a darkened ocean.
Do I like that increasing numbers of people don’t […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2016
This is too cute not to share.
Our daughter Jessica melted our hearts a couple of days ago when she shared with us a precious moment that occurred with our granddaughter Mae.
Mae just turned 2 but, in some respects, is advanced beyond her two years.
What occurred points to the value of parents who allow their love […]
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Posted in fear on Jan 22nd, 2016
For years, I’d join with others in singing the lyrics of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” as a closing song for Sunday worship services.
It was a weekly reminder that life would be better in the following week if I kept my focus on the One who saved me and promised to guide me.
For […]
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