Category Archives: Macedonian Call

AUTHENTIC GENEROSITY

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Many years ago God invited me to His work with a denomination. Part of that work was to plan at least four mission trips each year for older youth and college age adults. It … Continue reading

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BE MORE! LESS REGRET

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Regrets. We all have them from time to time because of our behavior. We are distressed for a while when someone wiser and more mature brings our bad behavior to our attention. If true … Continue reading

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I WANT YOU ALL FOR MYSELF –GOD

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior Right and wrong. Good and evil. There are only two real choices to make. But we waffle at times. When in doubt…don’t. If it is not necessary to say or do then don’t say it … Continue reading

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ORDINARY

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Somewhere between presumptions of greatness and assumptions of insignificance put on us by other humans, God sees us as His beloved created. He loves us and extends His grace and mercy to us. We … Continue reading

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GOD OPENS DOORS

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior It’s not about us, how hard we work, what we look like, how we dress, what we think or say in the work of helping others find and follow Jesus. It’s all about God. Always. … Continue reading

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MOPPING UP

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   We spent last Saturday as servers at a middle/high school show choir invitational hosted by our grandkids’ school. For a few hours, our job was to retrieve trays of trash from students and sponsors … Continue reading

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HOLY EMBRACES OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   No matter what is happening in your life, isn’t it wonderful and spirit lifting when someone comes up to you and gives you a holy hug and speaks words of encouragement to you? These … Continue reading

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BECAUSE OF GRACE, HERE I AM

  Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   I must confess. I continue as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ because He won’t let me go. In discouragement, I’ve tried to stop and walk away but He always brings me … Continue reading

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THE “LOVE THINGY”

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   It was one of the most flippant marriage counseling sessions I had overheard yet. I watched Randy handle it well. As the session was coming to an end, the young bride to be brought … Continue reading

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THE HOLY SPIRIT – BIG PICTURE!

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   The church at large seems to be afraid or at least shy about talking about the wonderful gift of God’s Holy Spirit. Misuse has led to this fear. We need to let go of … Continue reading

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