Tag Archives: Jesus as LORD

THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO GIVE IN OR GIVE UP!

Pastor John longs to have a “heart to heart” talk with his congregations in person. His love for Jesus as Christ and his love for the people keeps him focused on the bottom line. Jesus is Lord and his teaching … Continue reading

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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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HELD FIRM!

In a game of tag, holding is not allowed. In football, holding is not allowed. You tag and run to keep from being tagged. In football, you tackle and defeat…all without holding your opponent to make the play, especially the … Continue reading

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FULLY FORMED

Our pastor asked us last Sunday, “What do you fear most?” Then his sermon helped us to understand what to do about those fears. We all seem to have a fear, some of us to a lesser degree than others, … Continue reading

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? EVERYTHING!

God’s marvelous, unchanging, unconditional, perfect in all ways, cleansing, encouraging, undying, forever kind of love has everything to do with life itself. Read what John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, says…(and be encouraged!). “My beloved friends, let us continue to … Continue reading

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GOD’S REALITY VS. WORLD’S REALITY

Reality shows are, well, not reality. There I said it out loud and just now wrote it down for all to read. John, Jesus’ “beloved disciple”, as he calls himself, explains the difference in God’s Reality and the world’s. “My … Continue reading

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WOW, WE ARE LOVED!

When I am weak, the normal thing would be to count my blessings, right? But, today in my weakness, I stop to think how many people really love and care about me as an individual, people who know my name, … Continue reading

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THE LIGHT SHINES, REVELING WHAT MATCHES!

Have you ever gotten dressed in a hurry and grabbed what you thought were navy shoes to go with your navy outfit? Then in the light of day, in the car, already late for work, you look down to discover … Continue reading

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GOD’S TRUTH IS…THE TRUTH!

God is Truth. Jesus Christ is the Person called Truth. God’s Word is Truth. Jesus was the Word made Truth. Jesus came down from heaven to SHOW and TELL the Truth so we would “get it”. Whether we choose to … Continue reading

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THE YELLOW PAGES

“Give me an eagerness for your decrees; do not inflict me with love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” Psalm 119:36-37, NLT “Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, … Continue reading

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