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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JESUS, THE MESSIAH
HE WAS CALLED JESUS CHRIST, the CHRIST, MESSIAH/MESSIAS: I will deal with these three names together – “Jesus Christ,” “the Christ,” and “Messiah/Messias.” Jesus was an “earthly” name given by Joseph in accordance with the angel’s message. Christ is a title … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ the Messiah, Names of Jesus
Tagged Jesus, John 1 names of Jesus, Names of Jesus
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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
NOT MY WILL
“Lord, please make it easy for (…fill in the blank…) to happen. In the name of Jesus I ask and thank you.” How simple! Just give me my way! How many times have I prayed for something that is not … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged death, God's will, illness, Jesus, not my will, prayer, suffering
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BAKER’S DOZEN 4-6-21
1. Feasting on Ps. 32:1-2 “blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him” No, not against me because they were already counted against Jesus. Amazing. Can you imagine people who insist on carrying their own … Continue reading
Posted in baker's dozen, Uncategorized
Tagged baker's dozen, culture, ethics, Jesus, politics, routine
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#2 of 4)
I waited for tomorrow-a tomorrow that lasted 18 years! Jesus was a favored lad, a brilliant and talented man. Still he would do nothing about his special-Godness. He just responded to my urging by saying, “It’s not my time.” Finally … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged eternal life, Jesus, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection, sorrow
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“THE” MAN
Jesus is the Being who lived, laughed, loved, in the manner with which I can identify. He also carried the same sorrows which I sometimes carry. In all those ways, he modeled behavior which was pleasing to his Father. In … Continue reading
Posted in fathers' day, Jesus only way, Jesus the Man, men, Uncategorized
Tagged fathers' day, Jesus, Jesus only way, men
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TAKE YOUR BUCKET TO HIM
Bring your bucket and come to the well. No, the scripture doesn’t actually say that but it does say, Heb. 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to … Continue reading
SWEET AROMA
A rose grew by the garden path A child took a sniff, ran away with a laugh. A short time later, a man walked by Smelled the rose and made a pleasant sigh. Now, I’ll ask a question, if I … Continue reading
Posted in Discover Prompts, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged aroma, Discover Prompt, Jesus, Rose of Sharon
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CHECK THIS #10 – JESUS
Feasting on Ps. 32:1-2 “blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him” No, not against me, because they were already counted against Jesus. Amazing! Can you imagine people who insist on carrying their own sins … Continue reading
Posted in check this, Jesus only way, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged check this, Jesus, salvation
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I HAVE A LONGING
The following section was from 2014 (a Face Book status). Still timely for me. Churches are still into Live Big, Love Long, You’re Blessed, Friendship Avenue, Unity Forever, We’re the Loudest. And especially “You gotta love yourself first!” *********** Oh, … Continue reading
Posted in church, Holy Spirit, me, Uncategorized
Tagged church, holiness, Jesus, me, Pentecostal Holiness, revival, traditional church, worship styles
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