Same thing? Sounds the same? They aren’t. Thankful is a deeper more pervasive feeling. Thanks is almost a ‘throw away’ word since it’s used so often, rarely does anyone wait for a response, and it has almost become meaningless…. unless accompanied by more words than just the simple acknowledgement – ‘thanks’. Getting picky… no, I […]
I’ve probably written on this a number of times… but repetition can be a great method for understanding (and thus agreeing… or not). This point: do you realize that when we act in ‘one accord’, the power of this action is greatly increased? Actually, you really don’t have as strong a foundation when we don’t
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[The subtitle is Church, Part 2] You go to the golf course to play golf, you go to the grocery store to purchase food, you go to a doctor to get well. What do all these ‘activities’ have in common? Yep. Purpose situations, and many more examples I could have chosen. Point: each had a
If you think this is going to be another discussion on relationship… you’re right! Then again, I’m not certain that we ever stop learning about relationship(s) because they are always growing…… or if not, then they are atrophying and do you really desire a relationship with the Lord that’s atrophying???!!! Do you know how you
WHO is God to you? Is He the God of ‘out there’ or the God of ‘right here’? It is your choice you know. And yes, I’m talking about relationship again. I’ve learned so much about relationship with the God of the Universe in the past 6 months and HAVE to share. I find it
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“But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.” [Galatians 5: 22-23] Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,
Can you think of a worse epitaph for a Christian!? I can’t. This should never be the last words spoken over a person who thinks/believes they are a visible Christian. However, I think the point is – is there any evidence supporting your claim of being a Christian? How would others know you are a
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When you hear the words… Let us Pray. What’s the first thing you do? Think about it… I’ll bet any amount that you close your eyes and bow your head. Why? What is the reason, purpose for this? Does this immediately indicate reverence? Respect? Decorum? And are those the words you would use to define
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[This is one of those in the middle of the night ‘inspirations’ that occasion the thought that I can already tell that this is going to turn into a blog post. The [] will indicate a side conversation with the Reader as we proceed.] As you are about to lie down on your bed, or
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[If there seems to be a theme emerging…. ummm, yes. And each builds on each other – we need to act on ‘it’ all.]I know I’ve written on our issue of ‘accepting’ … there’s always more questions and more to learn. I just wrote a post on ‘Always Forgiven’ and raised the following: “And after
Accepting being forgiven… Read More »
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!