Category Archives: Holy Spirit

ENOUGH

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership   When do you have enough to be satisfied? A very rich man was asked this question and he responded, “Never”. “I will never have enough.” “There is always one more dollar to make!” … Continue reading

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CHECKLISTS

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership I am a list maker…even in retirement from my secular work. For me, what doesn’t get listed, doesn’t get done. It is also very rewarding for me to check that item off the list … Continue reading

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HONOR YOUR FAITH FAMILY

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership   When we are young in age and in faith we don’t really think about the state of mind or condition of those who are much older in our gathering of believers. If they … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE WE TEACHING?

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership Are you breathing? Are you moving? Are you still on the journey here we call life? Then you are a teacher. Whether we know it or not, like it or not…we are all teachers. … Continue reading

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WALK WORTHY

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership   “Let’s elect him to serve as deacon, maybe he’ll start coming to church with his family.”   “We need to fill this empty slot with a warm body, at least.”   “If no … Continue reading

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PRAY

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership   When all else fails, pray. That seems to be the popular opinion and life hack these days. What if we began each day by first praying to the God of Creation who was, … Continue reading

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SECOND PLACE

Timothy and Titus – Inconspicuous Leadership   Christians are quite serious in believing that when they gather together for worship and work, God is present and sovereign, really present and absolutely sovereign. God creates and guides, God saves and heals, … Continue reading

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LOVING DILIGENCE

Thessalonians – Hope   The first church Randy pastored after leaving full time teaching was in Oklahoma. This church was located on the border of Oklahoma City, Spencer and Midwest City, so the highway that ran parallel to our church … Continue reading

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GET A GRIP!

Thessalonians – Hope   We are Olympic style high jumpers when it comes to jumping to conclusions about people, in situations that haven’t happened and with circumstantial life in general. We also assume calamity that may never happen. We worry … Continue reading

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GUTTY GRATITUDE

Thessalonians – Hope   I used to sing a song when I was younger and stronger about gratitude. The lyrics touched my life many times. In the hard times, God would recall the words of this song to my mind … Continue reading

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