Tag Archives: Bible Lessons

WHO DO WE REALLY WORK FOR?

On a mission… Sometimes I ask myself, why do I sit down with a cup of Cheerios and a mug of coffee early each morning and write? Why do I first “spill my guts out” to the Lord who I … Continue reading

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GOD’S GIFT OF FREEDOM

Going from “old school” to new freedom When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is turn it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them “in their … Continue reading

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EMBRACE HARMONY!

Being and Becoming God’s Church For the second week in a row, the pastor of a congregation gets an anonymous note of discouragement from an attender who is unhappy with the way things are done. Sigh. It is enough to … Continue reading

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FEELING UNDER APPRECIATED?

Being and Becoming Christian Leaders Here is the scenario. A church was born in an area of great spiritual need. Evil activity was everywhere and has even made it into this church. The church had a hard time standing on … Continue reading

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“THE TOOLS OF OUR TRADE”

Being and Becoming Christian in a Corrupt World Who is influencing whom? A recent nationwide survey completed by the Barna Research Group determined that only 4 percent of Americans had a “biblical” worldview. When George Barna, who has researched cultural … Continue reading

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MOVED BY THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF GOD!

Being and Becoming Delightful Givers Consider the scenario. A new church down the street is being built to serve the poorest of poor in an inner city environment. Funds are coming from various churches so that they might partner in … Continue reading

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TITUS, A MAN OF INTEGRITY

Being and Becoming Men and Women of God BEING of good character, full of integrity, is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I know you have read or heard this quote many times. We might add … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT A COMPETITION

Being and Becoming God’s Own Years ago, we were having a conversation with an unbeliever about church. It the middle of it all, he asked, “WHY are all of you in such a great competition to be better than the … Continue reading

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GOOD DISTRESS

Being and Becoming God’s Own Years ago my little brother, seven years younger than I, suddenly grew many inches taller than me, over a summer in our young lives. What was troubling to mom and dad were not only the … Continue reading

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MAKE A CLEAN BREAK!

Being and Becoming God’s Own Yesterday we learned that God wants us to pay attention to every detail of our lives. One of the greatest details, that is important to our growing relationship with Him, is “Don’t link up with … Continue reading

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