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Monthly Archives: November 2014
JESUS–GRIEF AND GREAT COMPASSION
The Story of Jesus Have you seen someone, in their darkest hour, show more love and compassion than ever before? You would think that they would turn inward, to themselves, lick their wounds and generally care less about those around … Continue reading
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HOMETOWN JESUS
(The Story of Jesus) Many of us might have traveled to see family this weekend. I know you did because of all the Facebook posts! Most of our family came to our house, so we didn’t travel. We always have … Continue reading
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THERE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST!
(The Story of Jesus) Where did I put that? Where is it when I need it most? I must have put it in a special place so I would have it when I needed it. In fact, it is so … Continue reading
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A HARVEST STORY
(The Story of Jesus) It is Thanksgiving Day for our part of the world. We have one family member serving our country on sandy soil in another part of the world. We miss him. Greatly. But we are thankful for … Continue reading
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JESUS ASKED FOR HIS RESUME!
The Story of Jesus I have been on both ends of the resume process, writing them to apply for a job and reading them to hire someone to help me in my work. It is sometimes hysterical what people put … Continue reading
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WHOSE SIDE ARE WE ON?
(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever had someone in your life that was good to you, complimented you, and told you how much they appreciated you? As long as you were in the room, facing them, the words were … Continue reading
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WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? AND WHO’S IN CHARGE?
The Story of Jesus We have a problem before us. As good Christians we go to God in prayer about the problem, having exhausted all efforts on our part. However, we tell God what do to do about the problem … Continue reading
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UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE!
(The Story of Jesus) If you have to force someone to like you, is it a healthy relationship? If you have to force a situation to be resolved by either bullying people or doing nothing and walking away, is it … Continue reading
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GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE! IS THAT WHAT YOU EXPECTED?
(The Story of Jesus) Throughout the rebellious teen years of being “half kid” and “half adult” we struggled and our own kids struggled with self doubt, wonderings of who we are and what are we to do in life, sometime … Continue reading
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BOOT CAMP FOLLOW-UP
The Story of Jesus Before we send our kids out the door with all their stuff that we helped them pack for wherever they are going, we still give last minute instructions. These words come from our mouths…”be careful”, “have … Continue reading
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Daily Manna (Coffee with Jesus) 