Category Archives: hospitality

TURNING ALL GLORY BACK TO GOD!

Being and Becoming God’s Leader Only a few days ago, there was discussion at work about how good leaders in God’s church dangerously lose focus on God and begin to accept the “hero worship” of their parishioners. When they do, … Continue reading

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COURSE CORRECTIONS…SOMETIMES IT HURTS

Being and Becoming God’s Leader As leaders, we pray for God’s wisdom and plan. We then follow His will as closely as we can. Then, in the middle of the implementation of His plan, God opens our eyes to a … Continue reading

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COMING ALONGSIDE

Being and Becoming God’s Leader   it has been said that there are two kinds of leaders. One who pushes from behind. The other leads from the front. Which one is Paul? He is a third kind of leader that … Continue reading

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NO RESURRECTION? NO HOPE!

Being and Becoming Christian Shortly after a few days of my mom’s passing, my heartbroken dad had a dream. He told me that mom assured him that all was well. He said she was smiling and said, “Vernon, It is … Continue reading

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THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY

Being and Becoming Christian Who doesn’t want to do a task well? My mom used to tell me often, if you are not going to do it well, then why bother doing it at all? Yes, she was a perfectionist. … Continue reading

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS…ORIGINATE FROM GOD’S SPIRIT!

Being and Becoming Christian At the time of our rebirth as a new Christian, God’s Holy Spirit begins His work in and through us, so that we become more and more what He intended for us to be from before … Continue reading

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WHO’S FIRST?

Being and Becoming Christian To say that Randy and I are different in how we think, how we approach a difficult task, solve a problem or just buy groceries is an understatement. After almost 45 years of marriage, we quickly … Continue reading

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ALL OR NOTHING!

Being and Becoming Christian Dad was the kind of man who it is all or nothing. Randy and I watched him turn up the heat to 90 degrees if he was cold, After awhile of heat, he would get too … Continue reading

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THE COMPELLING CALLING

Being and Becoming Christian When Randy first received the call to pastor our home church, it was indeed compelling. We jumped in with both feet and a heart full of faith that God would provide. I felt God called me … Continue reading

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FREEDOM IN CHRIST IS BEING RESPONSIBLE TO OTHERS

Being and Becoming Christian Consider this scenario…you begin a new job. You are told to read the handbook thoroughly. You do. You even sign a paper saying that you did. Now you are thrown into the work situation with others … Continue reading

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