Tag Archives: Discipleship

WOW, WE ARE LOVED!

When I am weak, the normal thing would be to count my blessings, right? But, today in my weakness, I stop to think how many people really love and care about me as an individual, people who know my name, … Continue reading

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WHAT TO LOVE…WHAT NOT TO LOVE!

“OH, I LOVE that shirt!”, “I love that new haircut on you!” “I love your new car, because I love that new car smell!” “I love our new home” “I love my new job!” We can go on and on … Continue reading

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WHO IS YOUR GUIDE?

It was in the wee hours of the morning when we left the mission house, before daybreak, to meet up with our guide, friend and missionary, Lois Habecker, who was going to lead us to the youth retreat to be … Continue reading

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REJOICE…THE LIGHT HAS COME!

On this Sunday morning, after the rain, let’s us rejoice! Peter tells us, in God’s Word through him, of this Light of lights that cleanses and refreshes our souls! “This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and … Continue reading

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LOOK FORWARD!

You see it physically with kids all the time…while running to get ahead of the person behind them…they look back at their competition and fall or run smack into an obstacle right in front of them! Sometimes, as a first … 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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GOD’S TRUTH IS…THE TRUTH!

God is Truth. Jesus Christ is the Person called Truth. God’s Word is Truth. Jesus was the Word made Truth. Jesus came down from heaven to SHOW and TELL the Truth so we would “get it”. Whether we choose to … Continue reading

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I’VE GOT A TICKET TO RI—IDE! (RIDE)

Yes, I’m old enough to remember the pop song, “Ticket to Ride” by the Beetles, playing over and over on the radio when I was a teenager. It’s a catchy tune, but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired. … Continue reading

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GOD HAS THE LAST WORD!

Last words. What will yours be? Sometimes we are asked what will we be thinking about on our last day on earth. What will our last words be to those we love most? Since it is Friday morning, the last … Continue reading

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THE MANY COLORS OF CRITICISM

“Don’t let them mock and humiliate me; I’ve been careful to do just what you said.” Psalm 119:22, Msg “Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statues.” NIV “Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I … Continue reading

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