Tag Archives: Jesus

HIGHER GROUND

ROMANS 12 – LIVING IT We have been “camping out” in Romans 12 for quite a few days because we have declared this our chapter of the year. It begins with who we should be in Christ then delivers what … Continue reading

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OH, THE TONGUE…

An education for the congregation…PRAY FOR YOUR PASTORS!Happy Friday! As most, not all, wind our work week down, our pastors are just gearing up to deliver and proclaim God’s Word that THEY have been working on all week with heart, … Continue reading

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BLESS THE BULLIES

Wait, what?? “If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” Romans 12:14, NLT Yep, that’s what it says…bless those who persecute you because you are striving to live the Christian … Continue reading

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HELP BRINGS HOPE!

HELP “When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.” Romans 12:13, NLT HELP BRINGS HOPEHelping out … Continue reading

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A FAMILY MEMORY…

BE ENTHUSIASTIC! “Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.” Romans 12:11, NLT Making a task fun goes way back to my grandparents who’s attitudes about work was passed on to me. My grandpa worked his farm … Continue reading

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DO IT WELL!

But first, what is IT? At the beginning of each new year we are bombarded with setting goals to lose weight, change our ways, and generally expect more from ourselves than humanly possible. The older I get, the more amusing … Continue reading

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WE ARE VALUABLE FOR OTHERS

We have learned over the past few days that we are valuable to God. We have learned that giving ourselves back to God and allowing Him to transform us by “changing the way we think” (Romans 12) helps us know … Continue reading

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MEASURING UP

How do we measure up? It depends on what we rely on to measure ourselves. According to the world, the measurement standard is in what we do, who we know and what we have accomplished in the past…our track record. … Continue reading

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THE FORCE

I will spend the next few days forcing myself to write or type 2014 on checks, journals, and other paperwork. It will not come naturally to do that. It will take thinking and self control to make myself do it. … Continue reading

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STANDING FIRM

Reliable! Liable means responsible. Re means over and over again. I’m wondering if someone’s listening who’s a saint of re-liability? If you are, I can’t resist the chance to say two things. The first? Thank you! Thank you teachers for … Continue reading

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