Tag Archives: Blessings

UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE!

(The Story of Jesus) If you have to force someone to like you, is it a healthy relationship? If you have to force a situation to be resolved by either bullying people or doing nothing and walking away, is it … Continue reading

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GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE! IS THAT WHAT YOU EXPECTED?

(The Story of Jesus) Throughout the rebellious teen years of being “half kid” and “half adult” we struggled and our own kids struggled with self doubt, wonderings of who we are and what are we to do in life, sometime … Continue reading

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BOOT CAMP FOLLOW-UP

The Story of Jesus Before we send our kids out the door with all their stuff that we helped them pack for wherever they are going, we still give last minute instructions. These words come from our mouths…”be careful”, “have … Continue reading

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BOOT CAMP

The Story of Jesus Jesus has been doing most if not all the “heavy lifting” of ministry in front of his followers. He has now called, recruited and placed into the camp of disciples a very select few who will … Continue reading

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A BROKEN HEART, A CRY FOR HELP

The Story of Jesus You have heard it before and probably experienced it many times. When we come to the end of brokenhearted selves in what seems like an impossible situation, we cry out to God with more passion it … Continue reading

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FROM APPLAUSE TO THE SLAP!

(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever worked hard at trying to be and do all that God wanted you to be and do…and it was accomplished, to the crowd’s delight, helping others, and to the glory of God, from … Continue reading

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WORTH EVERY RISK…FOR THE TOUCH!

(The Story of Jesus) The following stories come together in God’s Word and at first glance we wonder why they are together. Both are rich in meaning. Both are stories of desperation. What does it take for us to risk … Continue reading

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RIDE THAT WAVE!

(The Story of Jesus) Professional, obsessed surfers actually get on a plane to follow the waves of the ocean. They now use technology to tell them when and where the best, highest and “most excellent” wave will occur. Why? So … Continue reading

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WHISPERY GOSSIPERS!

(The Story of Jesus) There is nothing more frustrating than a whispering group of bystanders discussing how impossible it is to do something WHILE YOU ARE DOING IT! Has that ever happened to you? Guess what, it happened to Jesus … Continue reading

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MISSING THE POINT

(The Story of Jesus) Something is wrong. You think of a way, with all good intentions at heart, to correct the situation. After the deed is done and the situation corrected with good results, there are those who are still … Continue reading

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