Tag Archives: Forgiveness

PROMISES, PROMISES…

(The Story of Jesus) “Never promise anything you cannot keep” was the advise given to young teachers while still in college. Duh, as a parent of three little ones, I had already figured that one out. Our kids hated it … 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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WORDS KILL OR GIVE LIFE!

(The Story of Jesus) Words flood out of our mouths easier than toothpaste comes out of a half used tube and even harder to put them back into our brains…like putting toothpaste back into the tube. Impossible. That’s why all … 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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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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THE DECLARATION

When kids ask what does it mean to be baptized, I relate the act of obedience to exuberant players running onto the field of play, declaring individually what team they are on, shouting praises of their coach, ready to work … 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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