Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

A STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS

The Story of Jesus…Matthew 18, Msg 21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother orsister who hurts me? Seven?” 22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. … Continue reading

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THE HARD STUFF OF LOVING RELATIONSHIP

The Story of Jesus “If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and … Continue reading

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AND IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH…

The Story of Jesus (One of my favorite parts…) There is a saying among circus people, from P.T. Barnum himself, that says, “always leave them wanting more!”. It was the idea to put people on the edge of their seats … Continue reading

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THERE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST!

(The Story of Jesus) Where did I put that? Where is it when I need it most? I must have put it in a special place so I would have it when I needed it. In fact, it is so … 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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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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LIVING WORSHIP

(The Story of Jesus) It stands to reason that the One who would know best about how to think, behave, generally live 24/7 with an attitude of worship, always ready to praise God with every breath in some form or … Continue reading

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NO ONE BUT JESUS CAN TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER

PART THREE (The Story of Jesus) I loved connect the dots picture books as a kid. I loved making a complete picture then coloring it to make something beautiful…at least in my mind. I didn’t like them too easy, where … Continue reading

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IT ALL BEGAN WHEN HE HIT ME BACK!

Yes, this is what I heard on the playground often. After that came, “he/she started it!” My first question to the issue of the war at hand was, “So, how can we end it?” Followed by, “Who is going to … 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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