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NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Matthew – Fulfilled My mom had many sayings that I can still hear in my mind. One of those was, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Meaning: An expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to … Continue reading

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FOLLOW

Matthew – Fulfilled I heard an interesting perspective about who we are as the people of God yesterday on Christian radio as I drove to work. “If we read God’s Word closely we see that Jesus did not call us … Continue reading

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CHURCH LEADERS MISS THE POINT

Matthew – Fulfilled Sometimes church leaders can miserable miss the point while in the midst of MEnistry. MEnistry versus ministry is when we have a strong need to control, make all the rules, do or say anything to retain power. … Continue reading

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GRAB FOR THE INITIATIVE!

Matthew – Fulfilled When we are down, we ask, “Why doesn’t someone help us?” In those times of self pity brought on by a plethora of disappointment, we want our needs met for awhile. When we work hard, don’t get … Continue reading

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RELAX

Matthew – Fulfilled “Mama said there’ll be days like this, There’ll be days like this Mama said…” This old song humorously comes to mind when I am over stressed about things and people. It makes me smile and think of … Continue reading

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THE CHALLENGE

Matthew – Fulfilled Years ago, challenging “grace” words were ingrained into memory. Those words come forward when I am in situations that need the intent of these simple, profound words applied. “How you treat others is how you are treating … Continue reading

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THE JOSEPH PERSPECTIVE

Matthew — Fulfilled The story of Jesus doesn’t begin with Jesus. God had been at work for a long time. Salvation which is the main business of Jesus, is an old business. Jesus is the coming together in final form … Continue reading

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THE DAY OF THE LORD

Malachi 4 I encountered a haughty middle school student yesterday in our after school program who is very proud of what he thinks he knows which, to him, is more than all of the rest of us in the room. … Continue reading

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THE LAST SONG

Psalm 150 Here we are. We did it! We have spent the last few months (more than 150 days!) reading, studying, meditating, learning and trying to live the messages of the psalms, all 150 of them. It’s been a great … Continue reading

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WHY BOTHER?

Psalms for the Journey Sometimes we have to wonder why the God of the Universe takes notice of each of us, one at a time. We are but a small speck in His created world, yet He knows the numbers … Continue reading

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