Tag Archives: Blessings

THE CUP

The Story of Jesus I was asked this question many times by young adults while serving as director of youth and family ministries for a denomination years ago, “How did you get this job? What do I have to do … Continue reading

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THE GREAT REVERSAL…PART TWO

The Story of Jesus Jesus makes us go deeper still in his upside-down kingdom thinking and behaving by telling his followers another story about the great reversal. He knew his disciples needed more to really get what the “first shall … Continue reading

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JESUS SPEAKS TRUTH…ABOUT DIVORCE

The Story of Jesus I remember my pastor husband coming home for a premarital counseling session to say, “I don’t think they are going to make it with the attitude they have about marriage.” He related that the couple agreed … Continue reading

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A STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS

The Story of Jesus…Matthew 18, Msg 21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother orsister who hurts me? Seven?” 22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. … Continue reading

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THE HARD STUFF OF LOVING RELATIONSHIP

The Story of Jesus “If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and … Continue reading

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TAXES…CAN BE TAXING!

The Story of Jesus Ben Franklin said only there are only two things that are certain in this life…death and taxes! But Jesus gives life and even provides for a way to pay the taxes. Right? Read on… Matthew 17, … Continue reading

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MOUNTAIN, MOVE!

The Story of Jesus Where is our faith tested to see just how much we have learned to rely on in our lives? I ask myself this question as I meditate on this very familiar passage before the sun is … Continue reading

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GO TELL IT FROM THE MOUNTAIN!

The Story of Jesus Wow! What a moment to bask in the glory of God! Think of those times in your lives when God overwhelmed you with His love, mercy and grace. You probably were in such awe, that there … Continue reading

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BY THE WAY, I AM DRIVING!

The Story of Jesus Be completely honest. When your spouse or any other member of your family is driving, do you clinch your fists and flinch at every intersection, when they pass a car, follow too closely, or when they … Continue reading

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IT’S TESTIMONY NIGHT!

(The Story of Jesus) As a child growing up in the church, there were times the pastor stood up at the beginning of a Sunday night service, with that look in his eyes, (you know the look if you experienced … Continue reading

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