Tag Archives: Creation

THE END OF OUR DEBT

The Story of Jesus There are times in life when everyone faces a time of mocking or at the very least, a time when comments made about you and how you do things are negative. How does that feel? It … Continue reading

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DISARMING LOVE

The Story of Jesus The gathering of family and friends over the holidays sometimes leads to after dinner discussions over life stuff. We try to avoid talking politics with those we know do not agree with us. We also avoid … Continue reading

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THE DECLARATION

When kids ask what does it mean to be baptized, I relate the act of obedience to exuberant players running onto the field of play, declaring individually what team they are on, shouting praises of their coach, ready to work … Continue reading

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JOSEPH HEARS AND OBEYS…AGAIN!

(The Story of Jesus) What is it like to be in communion with God, to be so close to his heart, that you beat with his heart. What would it be like to be close enough to hear the slightest … Continue reading

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LYING LEADERS!

Liar, liar pants on fire….wouldn’t be great if lying leader’s pants actually caught fire? They would be so much easier to spot and run from with great speed! But, evil doesn’t work that way. Evil has only one way…to lie. … Continue reading

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STUCK, UNTIL GOD SAYS LEAVE THE BOAT!

Genesis, chapter 8 begins with “But God remembered Noah and all the animals in the boat.” I am a bit amused at the statement this morning. How could God forget!? I’m sure Noah and his family didn’t forget being stuck … Continue reading

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THE CLEANSING

When God says go. We go. Noah did just that and he and his family were saved. God’s created earth, once covered with the corruption of evil beyond imagination is cleansed…with water. Lots of water. With the waters God created, … Continue reading

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FROM CREATION TO CORRUPTION TO CATASTROPHE

Let’s go over this again…for understanding…Creation: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1) Corruption: “But you shall not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. For in the day that you eat of … Continue reading

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TOUGH STUFF

Bad attitudes stem from love of self. Selfishness breeds envy, pride, misplaced fear and jealously. In Cain’s case, it led to death…of his own brother. God asks, “Where is your brother?” after Cain murders him. This reminds us of what … Continue reading

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GOD CREATES A SECOND GENERATION

We have all heard the phrase from our parents, “I hope you grow up and have kids that are just like you!” This is usually said in the heat of frustration at situations of disobedience or not getting the homework … Continue reading

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