Category Archives: Corinthians

MAKING THINGS RIGHT

Being and Becoming God’s Own Sometimes, in the midst of our hurried lives, we just want the bottom line given to us. Just give us the bottom line, no opinions, just the bottom line, we cry out. Paul does that … Continue reading

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HEAVEN’S GREAT, BUT THE MAIN THING…

Being and Becoming God’s own We all look forward to “flying away” so the old song goes to heaven where our work here stops and our only work there is to praise God all day long. But do we just … Continue reading

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HEAVEN IN OUR HEARTS

Being and Becoming God’s own At dad’s funeral last month, we were impressed that two officers of the Navy came to perform the flag ceremony of folding it up properly in an ordered way to give respect for dad’s service … Continue reading

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TREMENDOUS HOPE IN TRIALS

Being and Becoming God’s own 2 Corinthians 4, The Message We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we’ve been spiritually terrorized, … Continue reading

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TURNING ALL GLORY BACK TO GOD!

Being and Becoming God’s Leader Only a few days ago, there was discussion at work about how good leaders in God’s church dangerously lose focus on God and begin to accept the “hero worship” of their parishioners. When they do, … Continue reading

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COURSE CORRECTIONS…SOMETIMES IT HURTS

Being and Becoming God’s Leader As leaders, we pray for God’s wisdom and plan. We then follow His will as closely as we can. Then, in the middle of the implementation of His plan, God opens our eyes to a … Continue reading

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COMING ALONGSIDE

Being and Becoming God’s Leader   it has been said that there are two kinds of leaders. One who pushes from behind. The other leads from the front. Which one is Paul? He is a third kind of leader that … Continue reading

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LEADERSHIP 101

Being and Becoming Christian If you have ever been put into a leadership position, you know that very soon after the “honeymoon” is over that problems will arise. Many times it is not you, it is the Truth that you … Continue reading

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GOD BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER

Being and Becoming Christian There are people who can organize projects in ways to reach the greatest potential possible from those they serve. Paul was one of those people. My mom was one of those people. Dad stood in awe … Continue reading

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NO RESURRECTION? NO HOPE!

Being and Becoming Christian Shortly after a few days of my mom’s passing, my heartbroken dad had a dream. He told me that mom assured him that all was well. He said she was smiling and said, “Vernon, It is … Continue reading

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