Category Archives: Ephesians

WHERE GOD MEETS HIS PEOPLE

Exodus – God’s Way Out   Do we even remember what our church building looks like?   Have we been held hostage in our own homes so long that we’re not sure the color of the walls at our church building?Where … Continue reading

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ABRAHAM TAKES POSSESSION

Genesis – First, God   It is probably one of the hardest acts to do in life when you purchase enough land, from strangers, to bury your mom and then your dad. We live in Indiana. Ministry moved us here. … Continue reading

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REST AND REFLECTION

Genesis – First, God   We all know how it feels when a plan comes together, when a task is completed, when the project we worked on for months finally comes to an end. Our first thought after completion is … Continue reading

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GOD PUTS ALL IN JESUS’ HANDS

The boss calls you into his office. He begins to explain bullet point descriptions of a new job he would like for you to do for his company. You are elated that he chose you. You are full of joy … Continue reading

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JESUS KNEW THE ENEMY WELL, DO WE?

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   Instead of rejoicing that God had sent a Redeemer, the religious leaders were rebelling against the truth of God’s Word and seeking to discredit Christ’s work and character. Imagine people being so blind that … Continue reading

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FASTING…SHOULD BE RENAMED

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   I know I am going out on a limb here, so hang on for a few moments. People do not know what Biblical “fasting” really is. It is not just a matter of skipping … Continue reading

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MORE THAN ENOUGH

Mark – God is On Our Side!   There are two types of “servers” I have experienced in my life. Those who give all they have and more and those who give only in portions according to what they think … Continue reading

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LORD, WHEN DID WE SEE YOU?

Matthew – God’s Purposes   In our fast paced world it is pretty easy to fill your vehicle’s tank with gas, get groceries, eat a bite at a fast food place, pick up wanted items at stores, and run other … Continue reading

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CAN WE “HOUSE” GOD?

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   As I read the pilgrim song of the people who are excited with David to long last build a temple for God, I am also thinking of how, today, (and maybe back … Continue reading

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EVERYTHING FITS!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   Oh my, will everything we would like to take fit into the allowed bags for this mission trip to Bolivia…for four months?! That is the big question that we will work on … Continue reading

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