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)”
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The Gift of God (Part 1)
The Gift of God (Part 1) What is the best gift you have ever been given? Perhaps there are one or two very special gifts that someone has given to you. We normally think of large monetary or material things. Our family has been blessed to have received the gifts of a car and vanContinue reading “The Gift of God (Part 1)”
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”
Developing Character at Christmas
Developing Character at Christmas “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 In a day of extreme excess and people forgettingContinue reading “Developing Character at Christmas”
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”
Too Much of a Good Thing
Too Much of a Good Thing Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Proverbs 25:16 Hundreds, perhaps thousands of books have been written about dieting. Eat this. Do not eat that. Stick with Carbs. Avoid carbs. Go protein. No meat. No bread. Continue reading “Too Much of a Good Thing”
Embracing the Day
Embracing the Day Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. Ruth 3:18 Boaz was on a mission of love. Ruth was suspended hopeful in apprehension. Naomi speaks words truth and comfort. Continue reading “Embracing the Day”
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”
Life Lessons From Mother
Recently I came across the following in a message illustration file… ‘My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” My mother taught me religion. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” My mother taught me logic.Continue reading “Life Lessons From Mother”
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”
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