Category Archives: Corinthians

THE CALLING AND COMPENSATION

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Randy and I felt truly called to be teachers in a public school environment. We were passionate about teaching kids. We worked hard in our young married lives with three children to accomplish the … Continue reading

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AVOID THE TRIP!

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior As parents of a toddler who is learning to walk, we work hard to take away all the obstacles in the room to avoid stumbling and tripping. We want them to have a clear path … Continue reading

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GOD DEFINES US

1 Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   To marry or not to marry is on the minds of many young adults seeking loving companionship. Randy and I have talked with many who are single seeking not to be single, to … Continue reading

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UNACCEPTABLE

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   You have heard it said from many Christians with a heart of love that we love the sinner but hate the sin. Why? Because we know God hates sin and cannot be in the … Continue reading

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MESSIAH’S MISFITS

1 Corinthians 4 – Belief and Behavior   There have been hundreds of books written about leadership. The church has tried to adopt what is written in the business world with application to God’s church in trying to manage and … Continue reading

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INSPECT THE FOUNDATION

1 Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   A few years ago a new hotel was being built near us. The location was superb. It was constructed within site of the busy interstate highway. There was only one problem. No one … Continue reading

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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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A WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

ACTS – The Acts of God God is in it. God is guiding you as you do His work and obey His call. Ministry to others is going well. New believers are a result of God’s work. So evil pulls … Continue reading

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