Tag Archives: Jesus

WHEN GOD SPEAKS—THROUGH A DONKEY!

Wait, what?  God will use whoever and whatever He chooses to get our attention, warn us of danger ahead, alert us of fools in our path, while guiding us on His better path to glory!  God is God. We are … Continue reading

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TITHING—ON PURPOSE FOR PURPOSE

I grew up in the mid “1900’s”!  Yes, seems ancient when we say it, right?  I was in upper elementary school when our church dedicated themselves to a building project that would be beyond their means as a congregation.  But … Continue reading

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GOD’S NOT BLUFFING!

Let’s pause to recap.  As we “march” through the wilderness with the Israelites we wonder; When will the they get it?!  When will they believe that God will always do what He says He will do?  Come on people, when … Continue reading

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NEW LAND—SAME COMMANDS

So, we traditionally watched the Super Bowl last night. I am always amazed at all the “pregame” stuff that happens before playing this anticipated game of the year that decides the champion team in the football world.  There were so … Continue reading

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PERSPECTIVE

I was a science teacher for a time in the last season of my public teaching career.  God led me to this fascinating work then equipped my own feelings of inadequacies with gifts of encouragement and the joy of learning … Continue reading

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GRUMBLING AND COMPLAINING

“Wasn’t that the best burger in the world that we had back at the Egyptian Burger Palace?!” “AND, we have never had fish that tasted so good since leaving that part of the country!”  “The home we lived in twenty … Continue reading

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THE TRUMPETS CALL!

These are the days of ElijahDeclaring the word of the LordAnd these are the days of Your servant MosesRighteousness being restored … And though these days of great trialsOf famine and darkness and swordStill we are the voice in the desert … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING THE RESCUE; OBEYING THE RESCUER

I used to play softball as a middle to high school student.  I loved the sport.  I wanted to be good at this sport I loved.  I listened to the coach’s direction to be better.  I practiced hitting, catching, and … Continue reading

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YOU ARE MINE             

“Be my Valentine,” “I’m Yours”, “Love you”, “Love me back”!  All these short phrases are stamped on candied hearts.  As kids, we would buy the small boxes with the cellophane window by the dozens to hand out to those in … Continue reading

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TWELVE DAYS OF GIVING

What comes to my mind as we read of the offerings given from the Twelve Tribes of Israel in dedication to God is the song many of us playfully and laboriously sing during the Christmas season.  Most Americans know the … Continue reading

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