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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NOT TOO LATE YET
Isaiah 6:11-13 Isaiah’s message was to tell the people their hearts were hardened, the ears dulled, and that there was no hope for them. How long? Until the cities were ruined and the land forsaken. Too late? What do people … Continue reading
MY TOWN, JOY FLAG
I don’t get out much anymore. That sad fact was made plain to me just now as I try to remember whether or not Walmart has a Christmas tree, also do they play Christmas carols. I’m pretty sure they play … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized
Tagged carols, Christ, Christianity, culture, hometown, joy
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WISE MEN …
As you can see I have taken off my motor scooter gear; I’m now prepared to talk seriously for a bit. It is Wednesday, you know, when I try to be wise. Wednesday Wisdom. I am back to the old … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged atheists, Christianity, Hitchens, Jesus, wisdom, wise men
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 4)
What about those who have never heard a gospel preacher nor read a gospel message? Jesus’ message about the little children for them is as true as it is to the Christian family. Consider the following ideas when pondering this … Continue reading
INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 3)
In part 2 of this series, I gave you a run down of my “sins” and what I believe was a progression to sin against God. Sins against God are deliberate choices made in rebellion or disobedience to his word, … Continue reading
Posted in age of accountability, Christianity, Jesus, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, blessed, Christianity, eternal life, free will, Heaven, hell, innocents in hell never, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin
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YOU NEVER MENTIONED HIM TO ME
Dear Blogging Friends: I know most people who read my posts are born-again Christians, but I do not want to take that so much for granted that I do not often relate the Gospel to anyone who has not chosen … Continue reading
Posted in "Tween God and Me, Jesus only, Monday Mentionable, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, evangelism, Jesus only way, me, Monday Mentionable, witness
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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
UPON THIS TRUTH
I’m using a poem written by Bill to emphasize a foundational truth on which to hook our spiritual Monday moorings. We throw out the anchor. In so doing, we hope to point out some fundamentals of the Gospel. Jesus died, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus Lamb of God, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, sacrifice, salvation
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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
JESUS IS CALLED “THE WORD”
Christmas is over; the Babe in the manger grew. Who was this Babe? John spent three to four years with Jesus. When God inspired John to write his Gospel, he used several terms to tell who Jesus was. This week … Continue reading