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Tag Archives: Israel
STORYTELLING The Good News! Mark is now to the point in his testimony of the Good News of Jesus where stories are told to explain the mission, motive of heart and righteous behavior of God’s people. Mark 4, The Message … Continue reading
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OF THE DEVIL? Seriously?
The Good News! I can’t help but recall a true story from my ministry days with a former organization. I was the director, the one who had to pull off an event for around a thousand people from all kinds … Continue reading
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RAISING THE ROOF!
The Good News! Raising the roof means something exciting these days, doesn’t it! I wonder if this phrase goes back in time to when all the neighbors would com together in pioneer days to literally raise the roof for another … Continue reading
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KEEP THE LAMP FED
The Story of Jesus “Missed it by that much” said often by one of my favorite characters, in television’s Get Smart episodes and later a good movie. The agent, Maxwell Smart, took pride in being prepared for anything that might … Continue reading
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THE ARRIVAL
The Story of Jesus It’s happened more than once to me as I prepare for “big events”. This past summer I was the teacher of students who were going to invent the “perfect” contraption to protect a raw egg as … Continue reading
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HOW ‘BOUT THOSE LAKERS?
The Story of Jesus – Truth As a generality, we do typically do not like confrontation. We either change the subject, run from it, avoid it, stay and deliver it or receive it. Whatever the choice, it is not pleasant … Continue reading
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YOU’RE INVITED! I’M INVITED!
The Story of Jesus – More Kingdom Stories! Imagine being invited by royalty to the biggest celebration of all eternity! You have been invited to the royal wedding of the King’s son to His bride! Not only that, but Imagine … Continue reading
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SET APART, HOLY…AND HEAVY!
We continue on in Exodus with reading about the exquisite, beautiful stone inlaid clothing that Aaron and his sons will wear before entering the Tabernacle to go before the LORD”S Presence with the sin of the people, making sacrifices for … Continue reading
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JESUS!
IT’S CURTAINS! Our oldest daughter was chosen to be in show choir many years ago when she was in middle school. We were so proud of her. Her grandparents and some of our friends came to the first performance. She … Continue reading
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“Please put all your tray tables in the upright position…”
ONE MORE DISASTER.Part One. “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘I will send just one more disaster on Pharaoh and the land of Egypt. After that, Pharaoh will let you go. In fact, he will be so anxious to get … Continue reading
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