Tag Archives: Discernment

WHO ARE WE?

(The Story of Jesus) What counts to God is not what we do but who we are while doing or reacting to whatever lies before us. Who are we when no one is around to be impressed? Who are we … Continue reading

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MORE TO LIFE THAN SLOGANS

(The Story of Jesus) As all great preachers should do, Jesus begins wrapping up his “message on the mount” with follow through about HOW to do what He has asked us to be. Yes, he is giving us the “so … Continue reading

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JESUS…ON PRAYER

(The Story of Jesus) PART TWO: Prayer is vital to our relationship with the God we say we believe, love, worship and trust with our very lives! In this reverent conversation with God we are reminding ourselves of who God … Continue reading

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NO ONE BUT JESUS CAN TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER…

(The Story of Jesus) PART ONE: Prayer is such an important act of worship for us (for me!) that we need to read, meditate, chew on and memorize it! Then apply deeply, simply and personally what Jesus is teaching us … Continue reading

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ENJOY LIVING AS A CHILD OF THE KING!

(The Story of Jesus) We left off yesterday with words from Jesus that essentially said, “Grow up!” What does that look like? What does it mean to be grow up and mature? And why must we even ask that question? … Continue reading

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FLIPPING HOUSES, FLIPPING THINKING

I greatly enjoy the “reality” shows where they come in and totally remodeled a home with all the latest conveniences and decor. They tear it down to the foundation. When they do, that’s where the trouble lies…in the foundation of … Continue reading

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COME WITH ME!

(The Story of Jesus) I have always loved reading and imagining that day on the beach when the Savior of the world walked over to the brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew with a new mission, using the same skills that … Continue reading

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BEFORE DOING ANYTHING…FOCUS!

(The Story of Jesus) We are created to dream, to plan, to have the mind to focus on things as they are and things to come. We have been given gifts, talents and certain abilities along the way to hone, … Continue reading

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JOSEPH, THE CONSISTENT FOLLOWER

(The Story of Jesus) No matter what is happening in my life, I’ve ever regretted loving and following God, our Father. Don’t think I am boasting, I am not, for I am not perfect. I am, indeed, as we all … Continue reading

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STARGAZING SCHOLARS INCITE FEAR

(The Story of Jesus) New leadership, with a bit of knowledge, comes to town, inciting fear for those who like things just as they are. We feel we are in control when things are just as we think they should … Continue reading

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