Category Archives: hugs

WHEN WE TRY TO out-god GOD…Yikes!

ACTS – The Acts of God Remember the old chorus…And they’ll know we are Christians by our….rules and cultural traditions? Outsiders looking in might think so. We are guilty still as God’s people to “train” new believers in our ways, … Continue reading

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BY GOD’S GRACE – The Journey in January

ACTS – The Acts of God It is no wonder God’s Holy Spirit is leading us through Acts as a precursor to our “Journey in January” to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We look forward to what God is doing there and … Continue reading

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HE IS GOD…and we are not.

ACTS – The Acts of God It happens today to the best of leaders by the people they serve. Leaders give themselves to God’s service, obey His will and fulfill His mission in their lives. Others see their success by … Continue reading

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JUST THE FACTS

ACTS – The Acts of God Some of you will be old enough to remember the television show, Dragnet, shown only in black and white (yes, it’s that old). Joe Friday was the lead detective who spoke in direct, matter … Continue reading

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LIVING IN AND BY GOD’S GRACE

ACTS – The Acts of God The best leaders (and teachers) begin with the conversation with what you already have heard and know and then take you a little farther down the road of your thinking by introducing you to … Continue reading

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THE CHURCH PRAYED

ACTS – The Acts of God Many years ago, our little church at the crossroads of Oklahoma City, Spencer and Midwest City had a dilemma. A large discount grocery store that was across the street went out of business. A … Continue reading

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WHEN GOD IS IN IT…

ACTS – The Acts of God   Has there ever been a time in your life when you made a decision that you knew might get you in trouble later? You are probably thinking of those times right now and … Continue reading

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GOODNESS GETS GOD’S ATTENTION,  BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

ACTS – The Acts of God Today we read about a Gentile who got God’s attention because of his kind heart. This man always helped others when needed. He even led his household to worship God. He had a habit … Continue reading

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CONVERTING, TRANSFORMING AND MEASURING

ACTS – The Acts of God I never seem to have the right tool to measure when I attempt any project that comes along. I spend a lot of time converting to another form of measurement to make it work. … Continue reading

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JESUS. IMPRESSED?

ACTS – The Acts of God There is an old saying in leadership circles about spending all your efforts and passion climbing the ladder to success and then find that you had your ladder propped up against the wrong wall. … Continue reading

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