Tag Archives: Grace

A PASTOR’S LOVE

As I read the opening of Pastor John’s second letter to his churches, I am stopped by the first words of love for his people God has put in his care. “My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in … Continue reading →

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CAN YOU HEAR ME? CAN YOU HEAR ME, NOW? YES!

There was a commercial from a cell phone company a few years back..before iphones!…with a question that became very popular. “Can you hear me?” Then the phone user would move to various locations and ask, again, “Can you hear me, … Continue reading →

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GOD AND LOVE…INSEPARABLE!

Let me simplify. That’s how I learn and internalize important information. In Oklahoma, where I grew up, there are some things that must go together: Biscuits and gravy, Bacon and eggs, garden green beans, new potatoes, with a little bacon … Continue reading →

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REJOICE…THE LIGHT HAS COME!

On this Sunday morning, after the rain, let’s us rejoice! Peter tells us, in God’s Word through him, of this Light of lights that cleanses and refreshes our souls! “This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and … Continue reading →

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LOOK FORWARD!

You see it physically with kids all the time…while running to get ahead of the person behind them…they look back at their competition and fall or run smack into an obstacle right in front of them! Sometimes, as a first … Continue reading →

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I’VE GOT A TICKET TO RI—IDE! (RIDE)

Yes, I’m old enough to remember the pop song, “Ticket to Ride” by the Beetles, playing over and over on the radio when I was a teenager. It’s a catchy tune, but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired. … Continue reading →

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PEACE TO YOU!

Before we move on to Peter’s second letter in God’s Word to us, I caught the “last words” of his first letter and cannot move on without meditating on them for today. “Give holy embraces all around! Peace to you–to … Continue reading →

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HE WENT THROUGH IT ALL

My worst day ever does not come close to what our Jesus went through for us. As we worship corporately this morning, wherever you are…and whatever is on your mind…lay those thoughts down and think on this: “Keep a clear … Continue reading →

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SHINE…MAKE ‘EM WONDER WHAT YOU’VE GOT!

“If with heart and soul you’re doing good, do you think you can be stopped? Even if you suffer for it, you’re still better off. Don’t give the opposition a second thought. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at … Continue reading →

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GOD SAYS, “YOU CAN BE SURE”!

GOD’S CHARACTER WITHIN ABRAM IS SHOWN:War breaks out all around Lot. Lot, his family and all he owns is taken as prisoners of war. Abram comes to his rescue, even chasing the enemy back and regaining possession of all the … Continue reading →

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