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FELLOW TRAVELERS TOGETHER Sunday Sermonette Mar ’23
I’m passing this sermonette I received in a Sunday School class once upon a time. It changed my attitude, even giving me more boldness about talking about Jesus. It is so important to me, I feel like I must have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, Christianity, Uncategorized, witness
Tagged Christian, Karla, kindness to strangers, sermonette, strangers, witness
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TO PLEASE THE ONE YOU LOVE
TOMORROW IS VALENTINE DAY. GIVE GOD A TOKEN OF YOUR LOVE Colossians 1:10-12 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge … Continue reading
IN THE SUN/SON
Geraniums in the sun; geraniums not in the sun. I’m thinking I’m better off in the Son! Won’t lose my bloom as fast! ******* SENDING NOVEMBER PRAYERS THAT YOU WALK IN THE SON! Pictures from Face Book, 2014
A REBORN CHRISTIAN LEARNS NOT TO CODDLE HIS SIN
The thief on the cross prayed “remember me” and received eternal life for that prayer. If a Muslim has lived a deceived life, perhaps even a member of ISIS, at the moment a bullet is taking him, cries out to … Continue reading
SO, WHOSE SLAVE ARE YOU?
Don’t say to me, “The devil made me do it.” I’ll tell you that is an indication that you are still his slave. If you are a slave (servant) to Jesus, the devil can’t make you do anything!” Saying “the … Continue reading
ARE WE MAKING DISCIPLES?
My picture looks like I am happier than my words sound today! I just ran on to a note I made sometime; don’t remember when nor where, but it still resonates with me. Obviously I was disturbed about our “new” … Continue reading
LIVING WITH JESUS
Back when I taught a class of new Christians, I prepared the following article, which I just came across in some file clean-up. I think it is worth sharing. Jesus tells us to “Go and make disciples…” This advice is … Continue reading
LASTING BEAUTY
Many years ago, but not so far away, there was a sparkling bright-eyed teenager named Tricia. Now Tricia had all the makings of a princess – social butterfly, stylish, talented. The kind of princess who could hold court with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, beauty inside and out, Christian character, lasting beauty
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THE NEW BELIEVER
SO YOU ARE A NEW BELIEVER, WHAT NOW? You have invited Jesus in so he lives in you. Revelation 3 :20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, sin
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86? WHAT NOW?
Yesterday is gone – the end of 85. Not much to report except I’m still alive, The future is at hand, the beginning of 86. What will the year hold, with its treats and tricks? ************ The picture shows … Continue reading
Posted in birthday, Christian character, Christianity, generations, God's purpose or will, me, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, birthday, generations, God's purpose, life, me, mission, Psalm 71:18
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