Tag Archives: Finding Focus Ministries

IN CHRIST

On a mission… There is no greater blessing than to introduce my family members to my friends and acquaintances. I love them so much and I am proud of who they are. I am honored that they call me mom … Continue reading

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WHO DO YOU TRUST?

On a mission…but first, consider our “point of origin”, where our salvation begins… About a million years ago, it seems, I remember a show, in name only, because I either was not allowed to watch it as a child or … Continue reading

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PASTOR’S RETREAT GONE WILD

On a mission… Randy and I have been to many pastors’ retreats in the past. To say that we enjoyed them would not be honest. Here is the reason why, and I am just now opening up to share this … Continue reading

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TRANSFORMATION

On a mission… “My, how you have grown!” As kids, remember hearing that at funerals and family reunions? Well, most of you may have heard it, not so much me…I have been short all of my life. What was mostly … Continue reading

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WHO DO WE REALLY WORK FOR?

On a mission… Sometimes I ask myself, why do I sit down with a cup of Cheerios and a mug of coffee early each morning and write? Why do I first “spill my guts out” to the Lord who I … Continue reading

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GOD’S GIFT OF FREEDOM

Going from “old school” to new freedom When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is turn it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them “in their … Continue reading

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EMBRACE HARMONY!

Being and Becoming God’s Church For the second week in a row, the pastor of a congregation gets an anonymous note of discouragement from an attender who is unhappy with the way things are done. Sigh. It is enough to … Continue reading

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FEELING UNDER APPRECIATED?

Being and Becoming Christian Leaders Here is the scenario. A church was born in an area of great spiritual need. Evil activity was everywhere and has even made it into this church. The church had a hard time standing on … Continue reading

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“THE TOOLS OF OUR TRADE”

Being and Becoming Christian in a Corrupt World Who is influencing whom? A recent nationwide survey completed by the Barna Research Group determined that only 4 percent of Americans had a “biblical” worldview. When George Barna, who has researched cultural … Continue reading

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MOVED BY THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF GOD!

Being and Becoming Delightful Givers Consider the scenario. A new church down the street is being built to serve the poorest of poor in an inner city environment. Funds are coming from various churches so that they might partner in … Continue reading

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