Tag Archives: Jesus

WHO ARE WE?

(The Story of Jesus) What counts to God is not what we do but who we are while doing or reacting to whatever lies before us. Who are we when no one is around to be impressed? Who are we … Continue reading

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NO ONE BUT JESUS CAN TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER…

(The Story of Jesus) PART ONE: Prayer is such an important act of worship for us (for me!) that we need to read, meditate, chew on and memorize it! Then apply deeply, simply and personally what Jesus is teaching us … Continue reading

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THIS THING CALLED LOVE–GO DEEPER STILL…

(The Story of Jesus) Jesus does not let us get away with nominal abiding by the law. No, his intent is for us to understand why obeying goes deeper into into this thing called love and respect for God and … Continue reading

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WORDS KILL OR GIVE LIFE!

(The Story of Jesus) Words flood out of our mouths easier than toothpaste comes out of a half used tube and even harder to put them back into our brains…like putting toothpaste back into the tube. Impossible. That’s why all … Continue reading

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BE BLESSED!

(The Story of Jesus) We teach our kids with the word “if” and “when” more than we realize! When you clean your room, we will go to the park. If you do not, we can’t go. When you finish the … Continue reading

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JOSEPH HEARS AND OBEYS…AGAIN!

(The Story of Jesus) What is it like to be in communion with God, to be so close to his heart, that you beat with his heart. What would it be like to be close enough to hear the slightest … Continue reading

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GOD PROVIDES BEFORE WE KNOW WE NEED IT!

(The Story of Jesus) Who wins a classic 66 Mustang in a contest? This girl did. It was so surreal, when I look back on that day, September 1, and only remember the extreme surprise and joy I felt along … 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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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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