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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STICK TO THE BASICS
If you were in a class, Philosophy 102, it would probably not be long before you would be asked questions such as these: what are we here for, where did we come from, what is our purpose, and where are … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, salvation
Tagged basics of Christianity, faith, milk of the Word
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NEGOTIATING A SETTLEMENT
The following scenario was from many years ago. It took place when my grandsons were about four and five. Sammy, the younger child, is playing with a little cross. Danny “Pretend you didn’t want it,” as he reaches for it.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, grandchildren, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged children, love, negotiation, peace, we are broters
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TAKING ON HIMSELF, THE FORM OF A BABY
Ah, Sweet Mystery! According to I Cor. 4:1,2 we are servants and stewards of the mysteries of God. I Tim. 3:16 says that one of those mysteries is that Christ appeared in the flesh. He could have appeared in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged baby, Christmas, dependent, do-over, independence, Jesus birth, live life over
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THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS ON “CHEAP GRACE”
Bonhoeffer defined “cheap grace” as “the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” How do … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, grace, Uncategorized
Tagged believe repent confess, Bonhoeffer, cheap grace, Chrisianity, confession, faked salvation, grace
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ARE YOU RADIANT WITH “PREGNANT JOY”
Definition of pregnant. 1 : containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid. 2 : full, teeming. 3 : rich in significance or implication here Dear Christian, The chances are that you have never been visited … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus the Messiah, Uncategorized
Tagged Chrisianity, Good News, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus lives within you, joy, nativity, tell the Story of Jesus
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MANDATES AND WEARY CHRISTIANS
“I’m just not watching anymore TV,” stated my friend. We had just attended a meeting in which someone said the mess in our country was our fault, speaking of senior-aged Christians, laying the blame on our lethargy in letting “stuff” … Continue reading
Posted in anti-christ, Christianity, end times, Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, anti-christ, changing times, citizenship, culture, gay marriage, good vs evil, laws, mandates, prayer, protests, rainbow, senior citizens, spiritual warfare, traditions, tribulation
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GETTING SAVED – OLD TIME RELIGION
“Tell of his deeds…to your children and future generations.” Let me tell of the altar call, during the time when a sinner knew he was a sinner. Mr. Sinner found himself in church again. He didn’t really want to come, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged altar, born again, Granddad Jim, Holy Spirit, salvation
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WHERE DOES OUR STRENGTH COME FROM?
I have a proneness To ache over history, Have no ease today. ********* Where does my help come from? In spite of the fact that God does not change, it seems that people seldom look to Him for strength. From … Continue reading
BRUISED REED
It looked so beautiful sitting on the Wal-mart display unit in the veggie section. I reached over and touched the leaf – just a bit more – actually I crushed the leaf. Oh, it smelled so good! I was told … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged Easter, Granddad Jim, Granddad's Bible, Isaiah 42:3, Jesus' love, salvation
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REMEMBERING JOYCE
“NOT ALL RESCUES LOOK ALIKE” 2 Samuel 22:17 & 20b “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters….he rescued me because he delighted in me.” Pondering this scripture, my internal … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, death, eternal life, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, death, eternal life, murder
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