Category Archives: hospitality

DIVERSE, NOT DIVIDED!

Ephesians – Belief and Behavior   As in most of Paul’s letters we come to the middle where God’s Word to us shifts from declaring who we are in Christ (belief) to what we do in Christ (behavior). I love … Continue reading

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HOW DEEP THE FATHER’S LOVE FOR US

Ephesians – Belief and Behavior   We hear about the deep love God has for us demonstrated on the cross where Jesus took all sin of all people and paid the debt in full. We see God in the world … Continue reading

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EMBRACED

Ephesians – Belief and Behavior   We sang a song yesterday at church that reminded us of how God never let’s go of us no matter what is happening to us, around us and in us. We are a sorry … Continue reading

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BROUGHT TOGETHER

Ephesians – Belief and Behavior   Ephesians is one of the most prolific writings by Paul to the church. I love reading and pondering over the words that provide wisdom and clarity while showing us what is healthy to a … Continue reading

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THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD!

Galatians – Freedom in Christ   I must confess. Music lifts my spirit and soothes my soul. I was raised in a musical family who taught me that music was important, necessary and enjoyable in life. I still have my … Continue reading

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FAITH EXPRESSED IN LOVE MATTERS!

Galatians – Freedom in Christ   As a science teacher, we did the well-known “tornado in a bottle” experiment to show that air and water can change places. We used two pop bottles connected at the openings. Water is in … Continue reading

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FULL ACCESS

Galatians – Freedom in Christ   Conventions provide badges with levels of importance to control and manage the attending crowds of people. Most are tags you wear around your neck attached to a lanyard. Some are simply pins you wear … Continue reading

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SET FREE!

Galatians – Freedom in Christ!   When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is tun it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them “in their place”. … Continue reading

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SAY YES! HE’S ALIVE NOW!

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Ministry is not easy. It never was and never will be. What keeps those in full time, paid or unpaid, employed or volunteer tenaciously alert without giving in to the world or giving up … Continue reading

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THE GIFT OF THE THORN

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   I can tell you from experience that right now, Maundy Thursday before Easter, your pastor, worship leader and many volunteers are working furiously to make sure all is well for all who will come … Continue reading

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