Be Like Zach Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Remember the days when people would say: “Be like Mike.” On the basketball court, winning and work ethic could be found in Michael Jordan. Kids would wear his shoes, shoot the ball like him,Continue reading “Be Like Zach”
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The Gift of God (Part 2)
The Gift of God (Part 2) ‘One man in a church was boasting to his friend, “I could give $1,000.00 towards the building and not even feel it.” His friend replied, “Then give two or three thousand and feel it!”’ Everyone likes gifts. Receiving gifts is a blessing but it even more blessed to beContinue reading “The Gift of God (Part 2)”
Discovering Joy
Discovering Joy Joy has been aptly defined in a simple and yet profound acrostic. Jesus, Others, You. I like that. Consider the depth of joy as opposed to the shallowness of mere happiness. Happiness is generally derived from outer circumstances, while joy comes from within. Happiness is impacted by good or bad surroundings whereas joyContinue reading “Discovering Joy”
The Better Question
The Better Question “…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 Joe was blessed when he truly understood the Bible for the first time. “Imagine the love of God for a sinful person like me?” he thought. Following accepting Jesus for salvation, Joe began to study the Bible with another churchContinue reading “The Better Question”
When God’s Word Grows
When God’s Word Grows “But the word of God grew and multiplied.” Acts 12:24 People were being saved. Lives were changed. The church was overcoming intense persecution. More people were saved. Many were added to the church. Church leaders were imprisoned. The Lord led several jail breaks. In Acts chapter 12, Peter is released fromContinue reading “When God’s Word Grows”
After Election Thoughts
After Election Thoughts No matter if your candidate won or not, life goes on. Congratulations to both candidates for their effort. Kudos to Mr Trump. Consider this short list of things to continue or to begin doing in the coming days. Read the Bible. Psalm 119:105 teachers: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,Continue reading “After Election Thoughts”
Elevate Your Head
Elevate Your Head And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18 This sounds like medical advice, but it is also a practical reality of our humanity. As humans we tend to elevate yourContinue reading “Elevate Your Head”
How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years
How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:21 Dorsey and Barbara. Loren and Tammy. Doug and Debbie. Glen and Norene. Ray and Nancy. I have been blessed to witness many individuals and couples remainContinue reading “How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years”
Wimps, Women, and Children
Wimps, Women, and Children But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. I Timothy 5:8 The Lord has given and set in order His own design for the home. The first example is Adam and EveContinue reading “Wimps, Women, and Children”
The Initiative of Missions
The Initiative of Missions Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. John 20:21 The tomb was empty. The disciples were hiding in the Upper Room. Jesus shows up. He appears in the middle of the room even with all the doorsContinue reading “The Initiative of Missions”
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