Category Archives: marriage

TOUGH CROWD!

John – God Speaks!   Imagine growing up in a deeply religious family who are at their place of worship “every time the doors are open”. This family probably helps out those in their community, as long as they are … Continue reading

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THE DESTINATION

John – God Speaks!   What is our destination? Do we get all caught up in the details of just surviving another day that we totally forget about the destination, the place we want to arrive? Sometimes we need to … Continue reading

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HE ALREADY KNEW

John – God Speaks!   This is the season for, let’s face it, overeating which borders gluttony. We have many reasons, (AKA excuses and rationalizations), for doing so. Yes, I’ll try your cookies. I wouldn’t want to offend your baking … Continue reading

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BELIEVE

John – God Speaks!   We read and need the Bible for many reasons. God’s Word teaches us how to live. The Bible encourages us and provides peace in trouble. The stories of ordinary humans God called to do miraculous … Continue reading

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COME AND SEE!

John – God Speaks!   Today is Sunday, our day to gather with many people and worship God together. It is the day to help others “come and see” what the Lord has done, is doing and will do in … Continue reading

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GOD PUTS ALL IN JESUS’ HANDS

The boss calls you into his office. He begins to explain bullet point descriptions of a new job he would like for you to do for his company. You are elated that he chose you. You are full of joy … Continue reading

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JOYFUL DISBELIEF TURNS TO PRAISE!

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   When some life event plays out in front of us that we longed for but never really thought would occur happens, the first words we shout are, “I can’t believe it!” Those with us … Continue reading

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DEEP SORROW

Luke – Doors Wide Open   What does it feel like when you know you have been fooled? We don’t like this feeling at all, do we? We feel humiliated for falling for it and saddened by the waste of … Continue reading

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FATHER FORGIVE THEM…

Luke – Wide Open Doors   The ultimate act of forgiveness is to forgive when no apology is given, accusations and insults still fly, and you are being nailed for what they think you have done as told by others … Continue reading

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THE NIGHT THEY ARRESTED GOD

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   We won’t understand completely why Jesus, Son of God, who is I AM, Bread of Life, Living Water, Truth, the Word who became flesh had to suffer the extreme cruelty that He did–but we … Continue reading

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