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The Gift of Giving
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving. We talked about being thankful for all our blessings. This week we want to talk about giving. Generosity. Thankfulness and giving are two sides of the same coin. Being thankful for our blessings keeps us from taking life for granted. Giving generously expresses the genuine nature of God. For God so…
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It’s Always Time to Count Your Blessing
I went to the grocery store today after church to pick up some things for Wanda to make supper tonight. I noticed that people were unusually friendly and nice. I talked with several shoppers about what brands they were buying and what they were doing for the holidays. It was almost as if Thanksgiving was…
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My Angel at Walmart
I used to think I was God’s favorite. Now I know I am. No, I’m not egotistical. I just know how Papa feels about me. You, too, by the way. The only difference between you and me is that I believe I am. Do you? Last night Wanda wanted a pizza. Of course, her wish…
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God Loves Cracked Pots!
2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV— “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Once upon a time, a man was walking along the beach when he came upon a cave. As he explored the cave, he found a pile of muddy globules…
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Judgements
These principles are excerpted from Dr. James B. Richards’ book, HOW TO STOP THE PAIN. I highly recommend it to you. In this time of so much division, hatred, and vitriol, these principles speak volumes to the real problems facing our society. If we are to allow Jesus to live in us, through us, for…
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Who Is Your Source?
The Fallen Pyramid vs. the Fruitful Pyramid After the fall, Adam and Eve became the ‘source’ of meeting their needs. They did not trust God anymore so they stopped coming to Him as their ‘Source.’ They started looking out for #1. They needed something from each other, but they were too selfish to share. Dr.…
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There’s Got to be a Morning After
I went out with the dogs this morning. The sky was a magnificent blue. The wind was a mere whisper. A married couple of cardinals was eating leisurely at the feeder. Persistent squirrels continued their assault of my ‘squirrel proof’ feeder. My dwindling flock of hummingbirds was grabbing their last sip of nectar before taking…
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Political Incorrectness
The last verse in the book of Judges is rather sobering and regrettably not unlike the culture of our day. It says, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). When we don’t have strong leadership, who rely upon the strength and wisdom…
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The Eye of the Needle
The Eye of the Needle (by Charlotte Baker) The biggest obstacle we face when it comes to allowing Jesus to live His life in us, through us, for us, and as us is our talents and gifts. We rely on our abilities as our source rather than Him. This story is a great awakener to…