Tag Archives: Discernment

HOW ‘BOUT THOSE LAKERS?

The Story of Jesus – Truth As a generality, we do typically do not like confrontation. We either change the subject, run from it, avoid it, stay and deliver it or receive it. Whatever the choice, it is not pleasant … Continue reading

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WANT TO STAND OUT? THEN STEP DOWN!

The Story of Jesus “I want to be just like you!” Have you ever heard that said to you or watched a young person you are mentoring or counseling begin to look to you for answers to their problems? DANGER … 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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LOOK FOR HIM, HE WILL BE FOUND!

Consider the invitation. Go with HIm. For He is with us. Emmanuel. Merry Christmas!  You are loved! Randy and Susan Callaway, Finding Focus Ministries

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KINGDOM STORIES

The Story of Jesus Sometimes we tell stories or give analogies to our kids so they understand. “It’s like this…” we begin, or “Have you ever…” and sometimes we throw in a “What would happen if…” so we can probe … Continue reading

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WHO TOLD YOU YOU COULD DO THAT?

The Story of Jesus As we go about our life, trying to walk in the will of God, sometimes we do something, not in the norm, and are asked, “Who told YOU you could do that? Sometimes we have no … Continue reading

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LAY HOLD OF GOD!

The Story of Jesus Yesterday Jesus was so fed up with the religiosity of the day, that he showed his disgust by turning over tables in order to make room for the blind and crippled by life to come into … Continue reading

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THE GREAT REVERSAL

The Story of Jesus There is even more to following Jesus and His teachings than we can wrap our minds around. Yes, He brings peace and joy to our lives along with salvation for our souls, but can we do … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE RANK?

The Story of Jesus In this “dog eat dog” world of grasping for higher position and ranking at work, sometimes church and even volunteer clubs and agencies, what Jesus is about to teach us this morning is counter-culture, simple, and … 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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