Tag Archives: Church

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH

Luke and The Lost Family gatherings bring out the best in humans and sometimes the worst. We love eating together and sharing life with each other. But what if you knew those gathered at your table had been gossiping about … Continue reading

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EXPECTED OR SURPRISED?

Luke and The Lost “Whoa, I did not expect this” we say when we are stopped from the normal routine of life to an unexpected occurrence, good or bad. We cannot be prepared for everything except one…Jesus will return. Will … Continue reading

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MAKE UP YOUR MIND RIGHT NOW!

Luke and The Lost The biggest sin that probably breaks God’s heart the most in our world today is the inability to make a decision with commitment to follow through and stick with it. Tony Campolo said, “We don’t even … Continue reading

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ALL

Luke and The Lost If we desire all that God wants to give then we must first give our all to Him. This is a small price to pay. A widow, at the end of the giving line, does just … Continue reading

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GREAT QUESTION!

Luke and The Lost They say to avoid answering someone’s question you respond with your own question. This puts off the answer until you can understand what the other person is really asking. You also get a feel for what … Continue reading

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GREAT ANSWER!

Luke and The Lost When challenged by an unbeliever, are you prepared to quote God’s Word in the right way at the right time so you can help them understand more about God? Jesus is perfect, (of course), in nailing … Continue reading

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DEATH AND TAXES

Luke and The Lost “One thing that you can be sure of in this world is death and taxes”. This quote began, with other variations, from Benjamin Franklin. I like what a fellow Oklahoman, Will Rogers added, “The only difference … Continue reading

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THEY KNEW

Luke and The Lost Students wonder why teachers know what they are going to do before they do it. Young students actually look for the eyes in the backs of our heads. I caught one staring at the back of … Continue reading

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LIKE FLIES AT A PICNIC

Luke and The Lost Picture with me a beautiful lake, green grass, flowers and trees in bloom. Do you have it mind? Have you been there? It is so serene it caresses our souls, eases our troubled minds and gives … Continue reading

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GOD’S PERSONAL VISIT

Luke and The Lost We have welcomed many people over the years into our home. Visiting preachers, missionaries, seminary students, other friends and families took their place at our table because we wanted them to be there. God gave us … Continue reading

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