Tag Archives: Focus

PURSUE LIFE!

(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever followed God’s call so intently, not knowing until you got there what you would be paid and if it would be enough to support your family? Have you ever stepped up to a … 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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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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THIS THING CALLED LOVE–GO DEEPER STILL…

(The Story of Jesus) Jesus does not let us get away with nominal abiding by the law. No, his intent is for us to understand why obeying goes deeper into into this thing called love and respect for God and … Continue reading

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“LET ME TELL YOU WHY YOU ARE HERE”

(The Story of Jesus) So many are wondering, even agonizing at times, to know what God’s will is for them. I’ve gone through this and it is more simple than you think. When young adults, even seminary students, would come … Continue reading

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BE BLESSED!

(The Story of Jesus) We teach our kids with the word “if” and “when” more than we realize! When you clean your room, we will go to the park. If you do not, we can’t go. When you finish the … 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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THE SON COMES UP!

(The Story of Jesus) Isaiah said it would happen and it did. Of course, God told the prophet what to announce about his Son. “When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee. He moved from … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT THE WATER, BUT THE FIRE IGNITED IN US!

IT’S NOT THE WATER, BUT THE FIRE IGNITED IN US! (The Story of Jesus) There is always a preshow entertainer that “warms up the crowd” before the main attraction hits the stage. The preshow act knows that he/she is not … Continue reading

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