Category Archives: hospitality

ALL MY STORIES

Mark – The Facts. Randy and live in a housing addition that has been built in the woods. Our back yard is mostly tall trees with little creatures that wreak havoc on our gardens that we try to plant. We … Continue reading

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TEAM FAMILY

Mark 3 – The Facts. When persons in families squabble over minute, trivial issues it breaks our hearts. Tensions run high when disagreements are heated. Sides are taken. Those who think they are “right” think the other side is evil … Continue reading

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THE TWELVE

Mark – The Facts. I have a confession to make. When Randy left teaching to “fill in” for nine years at the church we both grew up with our families, we learned many things about ministry. We had a great … Continue reading

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STAND HERE

Mark – The Facts. Where do we stand in our attitudes on our chosen Sabbath for rest and doing good? What do we think about? What do church leaders think about as they go about their work to lead people … Continue reading

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UNLIKELY

Mark – The Facts. Why is it that we look upon some people and instantly think, they would never come to Jesus, so there is no use in telling them about Him. Notice that I did not say invite them … Continue reading

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WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?

Mark – The Facts. Imagine a meeting room where others have gathered to debate. Men are expressing their opinion about a topic. Others are hearing but not really listening because their minds are forming what they will reply. Those on … Continue reading

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GOD’S SPIRIT

Mark – The Facts. As believers, we surprise ourselves when a plan comes together to help others, we react better than we thought we would to a difficult situation, or we do something nice for someone without thinking about it. … Continue reading

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REUNION

Matthew – Fulfilled. Most, large, family reunions occur these days because of the death of one of us. We remember, laugh, cry, and hug. We are quiet and we are loud. The kids run in and out, looking for things … Continue reading

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PLAYING GAMES

Matthew – Fulfilled. It hurts deeply when someone you have a relationship with, love, work with on projects, depend on, talk with and share your thoughts betrays you. Jesus knows how you feel. We are disillusioned at the very least … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE

Matthew – Fulfilled. I am a mom and I care deeply for my children. I am a teacher and I care deeply for other people’s children. As moms who care deeply, we will do weird things at times (at least … Continue reading

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