Category Archives: marriage

KEEPING SCORE OR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS?

John, The Love of God We all still do it. It is the first thing most pastors are asked when approached by other church leaders, friends or other pastors. It is asked on paper by the organization of churches. It … Continue reading

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LET ME SAY IT AGAIN…

John, The Love of God Have you ever been in a situation where you have just explained a complicated solution to a problem in simple terms but you could tell your child, grandchild, coworker, students, boss, friend, or family member … Continue reading

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THE FIRST THING

John, The Love of God The first thing we want to do after meeting an important person who we admire or is admired by others is to show and tell others about it. When we experience a life-changing event, the … Continue reading

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SHOW EVERYONE WHERE TO LOOK!

John, God’s love When you get an unbelievably good bargain, you tell everyone you know about it for two reasons. You want to brag about the blessings OR you want them to get the good bargain, too! Maybe it’s for … Continue reading

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THE LOOK

Luke and The Lost Overtime and experience teachers develop “the look” that can change behavior situations in an instant. If the teacher is well respected then all it takes is “the look” to get a class to settle down. A … Continue reading

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AS HE SO OFTEN DID

Luke and The Lost   I grew up surrounded by praying people. My parents relied on God’s wisdom in decision making. Our church gathered at the altar when making decisions about anything concerning God’s work. When it came time to … Continue reading

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ONE WHO SERVES

Luke and The Lost Why do we feel satisfied and more content when we serve others expecting nothing back in return, doing it just for the joy of helping someone else on their journey? Because it is stamped into the … Continue reading

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YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH

Luke and The Lost Family gatherings bring out the best in humans and sometimes the worst. We love eating together and sharing life with each other. But what if you knew those gathered at your table had been gossiping about … Continue reading

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EXPECTED OR SURPRISED?

Luke and The Lost “Whoa, I did not expect this” we say when we are stopped from the normal routine of life to an unexpected occurrence, good or bad. We cannot be prepared for everything except one…Jesus will return. Will … Continue reading

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ALL

Luke and The Lost If we desire all that God wants to give then we must first give our all to Him. This is a small price to pay. A widow, at the end of the giving line, does just … Continue reading

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