Category Archives: Romans

CHURCH GOING VS CHURCH BEING

Romans – “Therefore…” Be careful when you hear words like, “I have been going to this church since my parents and grandparents, it is my church.” “No, I don’t attend, but my parents were Baptist, so I’m Baptist.” “We will … Continue reading

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WORLDVIEW VS. GOD’S REALTY

Romans – “Therefore…” The world at large does not think like the people of God, people who choose joy in following the leading of His Holy Spirit. We are “wack jobs” for passionately following the God of creation according to … Continue reading

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I THANK GOD FOR YOU!

Romans – “Therefore” Here we are, on mission, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We only have a few days left. We reflect on our journey here with thanksgiving in our hearts and praise for the Master. We thank God for all … Continue reading

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PASSION WITH WISDOM,  THEOLOGY AND APPLICATION

ROMANS – “Therefore…” Great Christian parents will discipline their children with a reason for good behavior. They train their children with words of wisdom such as “that is not okay to behave like that because of these possible bad consequences” … Continue reading

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A HOSTAGE FOR HOPE

ACTS – The Acts of God Is there someone in your life journey that no matter what is going on they seem unflappable, unstoppable as they relentlessly pursue God’s best without wavering? Think about this person or persons and let’s … Continue reading

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PROTECTIVE CUSTODY

ACTS – The Acts of God   We are prisoners of our own doing at times. We cling to worldly standards of living, held hostage by the ways of the world with pride, selfishness and bitterness while trying to reach … Continue reading

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THE UNKNOWN NOW KNOWN

ACTS – The Acts of God We want others to know Christ. We love Jesus and we are passionate about others knowing Him as well. But how do we tell them? Getting angry at other’s follies in life because they … Continue reading

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READING FOR UNDERSTANDING

ACTS – The Acts of God We are such an unfocused people who think we are multi-taskers who can do all things well. We plan our days with no margin for error. We read our Bibles with little understanding of … Continue reading

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A WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

ACTS – The Acts of God God is in it. God is guiding you as you do His work and obey His call. Ministry to others is going well. New believers are a result of God’s work. So evil pulls … 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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