Did you ever think that you could use the words, ‘How are you doing?’ and leave the question open-ended. That a mere solicitous question about the other person can be an opportunity for you to share what the Lord has done for you? Their answer of ‘ok’ is prelude to more questions. If they say […]
Yes. Yes we are. And when we look at ourselves with eyes that do not see… that’s all we see. We look at our words, our behaviors and, minimally, become very embarrassed. But this is not how God looks at us. He could… He’s not blind. But He gives us one way and only one
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[I’m starting a new series today. It’s called “I wonder…”. Yes, this does make this a third ‘series’ – your point? Pondering and wondering are 2 of my favorite activities, so I thought I’d occasionally share this pastime as a series too. To me, wonder/ponder are ‘analyzing tools’. ‘What if’ is a mate but is
Point #1 The Great Commission is NOT a suggestion – but a commandPoint #2 You have a MessagePoint #3 You have a Role You are aware you have a message – yes? It can be called your witness or your testimony but it all means the same. And, there is no message too insignificant to
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Point #1 The Great Commission is NOT a suggestion – but a commandPoint #2 You have a MessagePoint #3 You have a Role I’m going to provide the scripture on the Great Commission from 2 version: first the Amplified and then the Message. Part of the reason I’m sharing in this way is my belief
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There’s an old gospel song called ‘Do Lord’. It’s one of those rare songs that crosses all denominational borders. It’s a toe tappin’, knee thumpin’, foot stompin’ kind of good message song. It’s probably one of the first gospel songs a new believer hears. Well.,, it use to be. Most churches have become too dignified
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Yes… I know I write on forgiveness – often. I think it’s because it is such an integral and important attitude, standard in our lives. Without it (being forgiven AND not forgiving others) we carry a great deal of baggage around. And I am not suggesting we be cavalier about forgiveness… that’s nearly as bad.
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“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way
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In the middle of a battle? Or… see a battle looming in the distance? Or… have you just emerged from a really, really difficult battle? In every one of those scenarios, they have one thing in common – capitulation is not an option! Don’t even look in that direction let alone move that way. WHY
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You do realize that ALL Christians are in an on the job training [ojt] situation – yes? We learn and grow through our successes and mistakes. For me, some of my understandings: Obviously, there are more I could list, but these 4 are always involved in our learning and growing, discovering and acting. However, I
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!