Tag Archives: Christian Living

DELIGHTFUL GIVING

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   My Grandma Lacquement was known for listening to a variety of radio preachers while doing her morning chores on the farm. She also saved her egg money earned from selling to local friends and … Continue reading

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AUTHENTIC GENEROSITY

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Many years ago God invited me to His work with a denomination. Part of that work was to plan at least four mission trips each year for older youth and college age adults. It … Continue reading

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I WANT YOU ALL FOR MYSELF –GOD

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior Right and wrong. Good and evil. There are only two real choices to make. But we waffle at times. When in doubt…don’t. If it is not necessary to say or do then don’t say it … Continue reading

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JUST CAMPING

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior I did not grow up camping. My mom and dad grew up on farms and thought going to the woods was not what they wanted to do. My dad’s idea of camping was “roughing it” … Continue reading

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ORDINARY

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Somewhere between presumptions of greatness and assumptions of insignificance put on us by other humans, God sees us as His beloved created. He loves us and extends His grace and mercy to us. We … Continue reading

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TRANSFORMED

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Pause. Let’s pause for a moment to remember the time we said yes to God and allowed His Holy Spirit to take control of us from the inside out. By saying yes, not maybe, … Continue reading

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GOD OPENS DOORS

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior It’s not about us, how hard we work, what we look like, how we dress, what we think or say in the work of helping others find and follow Jesus. It’s all about God. Always. … Continue reading

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CONFRONT AND RESTORE

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   We do not like to confront because we are taught not to judge others. But when there is a person among the gathering of believers who is blatantly hurting others with their sin, then … Continue reading

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BECAUSE OF GRACE, HERE I AM

  Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   I must confess. I continue as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ because He won’t let me go. In discouragement, I’ve tried to stop and walk away but He always brings me … Continue reading

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MOST OF ALL…

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   We visit churches because of the Finding Focus Ministries assignment God has invited us to do. When we have visited churches we sit in reverence and listen. We love to come to worship God … Continue reading

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