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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BETRAYAL
Bible betrayals: Isaac betrayed by Jacob, Samson betrayed by Delilah, Uriah betrayed by David, David betrayed by Ahithophel, Judas betrayed Jesus, Peter betrayed Jesus. When David was betrayed by Ahithophel, he said, “Even my friend, someone I trusted, one who … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Peter, resurrection, Uncategorized
Tagged betrayal, forgiveness, friendship with Jesus, Mark 16:7, precious
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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON
In the past I have espoused the idea that Peter, James, and John were Jesus’ inner circle among the disciples because they were present when Jesus had a need—such as to go heal someone—rather than that he just preferred … Continue reading
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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‘TWEEN GOD AND ME – Sick Leave
Those who know me will confirm that I trusted God alone for my healing for almost all my life. From the time my son was born in 1960 to November in 2012, I did not go to a doctor. (I … Continue reading
Posted in 'Tween God and Me', God speaks
Tagged 'Tween God and Me', blessed, Christianity, faith, friendship with Jesus, God speaks, hearing God, humor, Jesus
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GOD SPEAKS – But What If I’m Wrong
What if I think God has spoken to me but I am wrong? My answer is that in most cases – if it does not conflict with the Bible – go ahead and move on it. For instance, if you … Continue reading
‘TWEEN GOD AND ME
In my “God Speaks” post on May 25. I said that I believe one way God speaks is through circumstances. https://onetahayes.com/2016/05/26/god-speaks/ I relate an example: Questions, questions, whirling in my head. Do I really want to go further with this … Continue reading
GOD SPEAKS
Jeremiah 10:5 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak… Habakkuk 2:18 (a man) makes idols that cannot speak. Psalm 135:16 they have mouths but cannot speak … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God speaks
Tagged 'Tween God and Me', blessed life, Christianity, faith, friendship with Jesus, God speaks, hearing God, Jesus, sheep and shepherd
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