I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Chronicles 1-9 WHAT’S THERE? .
How long since you read 1st Chronicles? What makes those first nine chapters worth putting in the Holy Bible? Those chapters are not full of sermon texts to say the least! I had a friend who told me she loved … Continue reading
SEND THOSE TOADS PACKING – TOMORROW
Googled image from new account Story Time: The plagues were being loosed on Egypt. First off, the waters were all turned to blood. Pharaoh wasn’t too bothered, he just sent for his magicians who did the same thing. A … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, Bible, sin, Story Telling, Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, Bible, plagues, sin, Story Telling
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TRUTH/FAITHFUL CARE
Psalm 43:3. Two copyrights NIV. One version: “send me your light and your truth, let them lead me…” and the other is: “send me your light and your faithful care, let …” I find out of twenty translations, eighteen say … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, faith, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible translation, God's faithfulness, persecution, Psalm 43:3, truth
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WITH UNVEILED FACE
2 Cor. 3:18 “And we, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory,…” While reading this scripture in my Bible, I noticed that at some other time I had underlined it—except … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, Uncategorized
Tagged holiness, humility, II Cor. 3:18, innocence
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HIS WORDS ARE EXQUISITE!
I’m looking at three issues in Chapter 19 NIV: 1. Verses 1-4 Everyone has been exposed to some knowledge of God via nature. Everyone has “heard the voice” of God in that way. If you respond and tell him you … Continue reading
GET IN THE WHEELBARROW
There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Blondin, faith, Granddad Jim, trust
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READING THE RED LETTERS
RED LETTER TIME AGAIN – Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged generosity, giving to poor, Jesus, lending, red letters
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NOT REALLY JUNK
…BUT NO LONGER USEFUL TO ME Yesterday was a gorgeous day – a day that called out to achieve something. What better time to go survey the garage mess. For once I have been hoping for a call from someone … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, ethics, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, ethics, Friend of God, friendship with Jesus, love one another, work responsibility
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WATCH THOSE MODIFIERS
2 Cor. 3:18 “And we, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory,…” While reading this scripture I noticed that at some other time I had underlined it—except for the part … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Uncategorized
Tagged 2 Cor 3:18, being like Jesus, scripture, seeking God
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ODE TO THE MAP
When I wrote Red Velvet Bible a few days ago I told you I would read and report. I finished it last night. It was a very short saga of a Bible which had the affect of changing the lives of … Continue reading