Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

BEFORE DOING ANYTHING…FOCUS!

(The Story of Jesus) We are created to dream, to plan, to have the mind to focus on things as they are and things to come. We have been given gifts, talents and certain abilities along the way to hone, … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT THE WATER, BUT THE FIRE IGNITED IN US!

IT’S NOT THE WATER, BUT THE FIRE IGNITED IN US! (The Story of Jesus) There is always a preshow entertainer that “warms up the crowd” before the main attraction hits the stage. The preshow act knows that he/she is not … Continue reading

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STARGAZING SCHOLARS INCITE FEAR

(The Story of Jesus) New leadership, with a bit of knowledge, comes to town, inciting fear for those who like things just as they are. We feel we are in control when things are just as we think they should … Continue reading

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JOSEPH DID EXACTLY WHAT GOD SAID

(The Story of Jesus) To just show up when you said you would or was required of you on the work schedule is a breath of fresh air these days. To do enough to get by on the workplace is … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF JESUS!

Let’s take another look in the following weeks at the story of Jesus, his brief life here on earth, his teachings and his relationships. We will begin with Matthew’s testimony but we must realize, of course that the story of … Continue reading

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TWO TESTS

As a teacher, we want to know what the students know, so we give tests. Lots of tests to see who really has the information internalized enough to use it. Well, John, who studied under our Master Teacher, Jesus, knows … 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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STAY WITH IT…SERIOUSLY…STAY WITH TRUTH! Mom taught me to sew while I was a teenager. Together we made dresses and even suits and other fun clothing. In my younger days it was actually cheaper to sew than buy and you … Continue reading

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WHAT TO LOVE…WHAT NOT TO LOVE!

“OH, I LOVE that shirt!”, “I love that new haircut on you!” “I love your new car, because I love that new car smell!” “I love our new home” “I love my new job!” We can go on and on … Continue reading

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WHO IS YOUR GUIDE?

It was in the wee hours of the morning when we left the mission house, before daybreak, to meet up with our guide, friend and missionary, Lois Habecker, who was going to lead us to the youth retreat to be … Continue reading

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