Category Archives: Corinthians

OUR VERY LIVES DEPEND ON LOVE, GOD’S LOVE

Being and Becoming Christian What I need to know… Know God. God is love. Know Yourself. God’s love is in us. Live love. Know Your Message. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the … Continue reading

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THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY

Being and Becoming Christian Who doesn’t want to do a task well? My mom used to tell me often, if you are not going to do it well, then why bother doing it at all? Yes, she was a perfectionist. … Continue reading

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS…ORIGINATE FROM GOD’S SPIRIT!

Being and Becoming Christian At the time of our rebirth as a new Christian, God’s Holy Spirit begins His work in and through us, so that we become more and more what He intended for us to be from before … Continue reading

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THINGS THAT BREAK THE HEART OF GOD…

Being and Becoming Christian Dad passed away two days before Christmas with a heart that was broken. I was standing at his bedside, looking over the shoulder of the technician as she performed an ultrasound of his heart. I’m not … Continue reading

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WHO’S FIRST?

Being and Becoming Christian To say that Randy and I are different in how we think, how we approach a difficult task, solve a problem or just buy groceries is an understatement. After almost 45 years of marriage, we quickly … Continue reading

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ALL OR NOTHING!

Being and Becoming Christian Dad was the kind of man who it is all or nothing. Randy and I watched him turn up the heat to 90 degrees if he was cold, After awhile of heat, he would get too … Continue reading

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WARNING LABELS

Being and Becoming Christian All medicines come with warning labels. The commercials about the side effects of new medicines are becoming so drastic they are fodder for most comedians. I saw a commercial the other night for an “antidepressant”. The … Continue reading

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THE COMPELLING CALLING

Being and Becoming Christian When Randy first received the call to pastor our home church, it was indeed compelling. We jumped in with both feet and a heart full of faith that God would provide. I felt God called me … Continue reading

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FREEDOM IN CHRIST IS BEING RESPONSIBLE TO OTHERS

Being and Becoming Christian Consider this scenario…you begin a new job. You are told to read the handbook thoroughly. You do. You even sign a paper saying that you did. Now you are thrown into the work situation with others … Continue reading

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, THE WORLD IS ON IT’S WAY OUT…

Being and Becoming Christian Christmas…a time for giving or receiving the most popular gift on the market! In a few months, that gift will be tossed aside, thrown away because it broke, tucked in the junk drawer, or stored in … Continue reading

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