Monthly Archives: February 2018

HIS BEST IN US!

1 Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   The whole world is mournfully celebrating the passing of Billy Graham from life here to life with Jesus. We know where he went because we knew how close to God he was by … Continue reading

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YOU MUST GET ALONG

1 Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   How many times as parents have we said to our kids, “You must get along with each other. Take turns. Figure out a way to play nicely. Stop hurting each other. We all … Continue reading

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GOD WON’T GIVE UP ON US (So, let’s not give up on each other!)

1 Corinthians – Believe and Behavior   When people become Christians, they don’t at the same moment become nice. I know, shocker. But we who are more mature in the faith somehow act as if they should. Conversion to Christ … Continue reading

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GENEROUS HOSPITALITY WISDOM IN THE WORK

Romans – “Therefore”   We love having family and dear friends visit us. As they get ready to leave, however, after an extended visit, it takes awhile to say those last good byes. At least it does in our household. … Continue reading

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PIONEER OF PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Romans – “Therefore”   As we go through this life, we affect all those around us in some way. Relationships, good or bad, are made along the journey. You would have to live solely in a cave or a box … Continue reading

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JESUS DID IT, NOW WE DO IT!

Romans – “Therefore”   Choir practice is not your normal practice of a few songs to get ready to sing the next Sunday. I want to testify to what happens at the Pointe where we attend. It is more like … Continue reading

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THANK GOD FOR BROCCOLI Growing great relationships!

Romans – “Therefore”   Some members of our family were in continuous disagreement about almost everything…but they loved and accepted each other. I remember listening in (you couldn’t help it, we were a loud family) as a child at our … Continue reading

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GOOD MORNING!

Romans – “Therefore”   I am a morning person. The rest of my family is not. God made me this way. And that’s okay. I like being the first one out of bed, getting a cup of coffee and a … Continue reading

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BE A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN

Romans – “Therefore”   There is no greater witness a Christ-like person can show to the world with how he/she responds to governmental authorities. How should we behave? Paul tells us plainly. Be responsible…God expects it. God will hold us … Continue reading

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SO HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO…

Romans – “Therefore”   As infants we are dressed, fed, redressed, fed, dressed again, and fed again. The daily cycle doesn’t stop for the first few months of life. Someone must do everything for us. As we grow, we are … Continue reading

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