Tag Archives: encouragement

UNLIKELY

Mark – The Facts. Why is it that we look upon some people and instantly think, they would never come to Jesus, so there is no use in telling them about Him. Notice that I did not say invite them … Continue reading

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REUNION

Matthew – Fulfilled. Most, large, family reunions occur these days because of the death of one of us. We remember, laugh, cry, and hug. We are quiet and we are loud. The kids run in and out, looking for things … Continue reading

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WHAT DO I DO WITH JESUS?

Matthew – Fulfilled. Our journeys in this life get dicey at times, don’t they? We search for peace and Truth in life storms that roll in chaos and damaging winds that change our being. Sometimes the storms are just a … Continue reading

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ALWAYS BE PREPARED

Matthew – Fulfilled. If I learned anything from mom at all it was to always be prepared for every emergency or unpredictable situation. Mom was an extreme organizer. Everything had a place and a reason to be there. When we … Continue reading

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WHEN THE QUESTIONS STOP

Matthew – Fulfilled. It happens with all of us. We humans have an inner desire to be right, no matter what the issue is before us. We want justice as we see it. We take a side and will say … Continue reading

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SURELY, THEY WILL RESPECT MY SON…

Matthew – Fulfilled In the beginning God created…all. Jesus, His Son was there with Him from the beginning. God designed, built and established a renewable, beautiful place for us to live. Because of sin by the first people He created, … Continue reading

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PARADE OF PRAISE

Matthew – Fulfilled. Imagine driving on a trip and you come to a fairly large city. You are hoping to just pass through on your way to your final destination, but you are stopped because of a parade. Ugh. All … Continue reading

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LIKE A CHILD

Matthew – Fulfilled. As grandparents our grandkids from time to time let us know that they think we can do anything. It comes up in conversation in the car or at home while doing an activity. I might say, “I … Continue reading

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THISTLES AND STINKY FISH

Matthew – Fulfilled. Are you that person who likes things in their right place, at least right for you? We just returned from a long journey to Oklahoma to South Carolina and back to Indiana. The laundry is sorted and … Continue reading

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NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Matthew – Fulfilled My mom had many sayings that I can still hear in my mind. One of those was, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Meaning: An expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to … Continue reading

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