Monthly Archives: May 2018

WHAT TO WEAR? ONLY DESIGNER LABELS…

Colossians – Christ in Us!   I was gratefully a bridesmaid only a few times. In each episode of getting ready for the wedding I was amazed by the mothers of each bride who attended meticulously to every detail…details that … Continue reading

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WHERE THE ACTION IS!

Colossians – Christ in Us! I admit it. I love being where the action is, don’t you? Mundane tasks we tolerate, but being where exciting things are happening draw us in. Humans want life, abundant life, life that satisfies our … Continue reading

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THE SOURCE

Colossians – Christ in us!   I had a boss who knew enough about religions and denominations to be dangerous. He loved to debate what each religion dictated. He even made fun of those (me) who were more spiritually joyful … Continue reading

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A TAPESTRY OF LOVE

Colossians – Christ in us!   Sometimes we look at life and complicate it with our own opinions and assumptions. We look for trouble before trouble comes and worry over what could happen. We become obsessed over what others do … Continue reading

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WANT TO USE YOUR TEACHING, TECH AND/OR MINISTRY DEGREE IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY?

Santa Cruz, Bolivia is the place to grow what God has already given you!   Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center is a wonderful, progressive school filled with beautiful students eager to learn and grow in their faith as well as … Continue reading

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THE MYSTERY

Colossians – Christ in us!   I love a good mystery novel, movie or TV show. I love all the problem solving shows such as NCIS and CSI as long as they don’t get to gruesome. I am more interested … Continue reading

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BROKEN

Colossians – Christ in us!   We are getting ready for a garage sale. It’s been a few years since we have done this. Yesterday, we spent time cleaning out the garage where things broken collect and find a temporary … Continue reading

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PREACH CHRIST!

Colossians – Christ in us!   Are we merely impressed with Jesus? Do we know of Him but don’t really know Him? Do we consider Him a great teacher, even read what He said, but don’t talk with Him, get … Continue reading

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CARE PACKAGE OF CONTENTMENT

Philippians – Radical Joy   This radical joy that gives us the urgent, enthusiastic life response of praise to God no matter what is happening around us is found in knowing, really knowing, God intimately. When you love God intimately … Continue reading

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WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!

Philippians – Radical Joy   One of my mom’s most favorite questions to me after I had done something unwise as a child was, “What in the world were you thinking?” I was smart enough as a child to not … Continue reading

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