Tag Archives: God’s Grace

A HARVEST STORY

(The Story of Jesus) It is Thanksgiving Day for our part of the world. We have one family member serving our country on sandy soil in another part of the world. We miss him. Greatly. But we are thankful for … Continue reading

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JESUS ASKED FOR HIS RESUME!

The Story of Jesus I have been on both ends of the resume process, writing them to apply for a job and reading them to hire someone to help me in my work. It is sometimes hysterical what people put … Continue reading

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WHOSE SIDE ARE WE ON?

(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever had someone in your life that was good to you, complimented you, and told you how much they appreciated you? As long as you were in the room, facing them, the words were … Continue reading

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WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? AND WHO’S IN CHARGE?

The Story of Jesus We have a problem before us. As good Christians we go to God in prayer about the problem, having exhausted all efforts on our part. However, we tell God what do to do about the problem … Continue reading

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UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE!

(The Story of Jesus) If you have to force someone to like you, is it a healthy relationship? If you have to force a situation to be resolved by either bullying people or doing nothing and walking away, is it … Continue reading

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BOOT CAMP FOLLOW-UP

The Story of Jesus Before we send our kids out the door with all their stuff that we helped them pack for wherever they are going, we still give last minute instructions. These words come from our mouths…”be careful”, “have … Continue reading

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BOOT CAMP

The Story of Jesus Jesus has been doing most if not all the “heavy lifting” of ministry in front of his followers. He has now called, recruited and placed into the camp of disciples a very select few who will … Continue reading

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A BROKEN HEART, A CRY FOR HELP

The Story of Jesus You have heard it before and probably experienced it many times. When we come to the end of brokenhearted selves in what seems like an impossible situation, we cry out to God with more passion it … Continue reading

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FROM APPLAUSE TO THE SLAP!

(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever worked hard at trying to be and do all that God wanted you to be and do…and it was accomplished, to the crowd’s delight, helping others, and to the glory of God, from … Continue reading

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WORTH EVERY RISK…FOR THE TOUCH!

(The Story of Jesus) The following stories come together in God’s Word and at first glance we wonder why they are together. Both are rich in meaning. Both are stories of desperation. What does it take for us to risk … Continue reading

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