Tag Archives: Love of God

FROM THE HEART OF JESUS!

The Story of Jesus We can do good just to be understood as good people, but the motive behind the good is as important to Jesus as the deed. God told Samuel the prophet who was to anoint the next … 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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I’VE GOT A TICKET TO RI—IDE! (RIDE)

Yes, I’m old enough to remember the pop song, “Ticket to Ride” by the Beetles, playing over and over on the radio when I was a teenager. It’s a catchy tune, but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired. … Continue reading →

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WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Psalm 119, Verse 2 “Happy are those who obey his decrees and search for him with all their heart.” A young, single friend of mine came into the break room one day lamenting over another break up of a relationship. … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES

“The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, NOT by what we are and what we do for him. In this way we like the various parts of a … Continue reading →

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CONQUERING HURT

“Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21, Msg HOW? Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it … Continue reading →

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OUR SHEPHERD

A heavenly host came to the lowliest…shepherds, to announce the birth of THE Shepherd of all, a new kind of King, THE KING!  The worst job in Israel, still today, is to watch over sheep….to be a shepherd. David, the … Continue reading →

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STAY OR GO?

As former slaves to the Egyptians, the Israelites knew how to take orders. God gives many orders, commandments and specific directives after working through Moses to lead them from slavery to salvation. Our God, the same God of Israel wants … Continue reading →

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STOP GIVING!

WHO says that? Stop giving? How many times in your life have you heard that? Not many in my lifetime. Have you been involved in a church building project? Were the people told to stop giving? I can’t think of … Continue reading →

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BEST FRIENDS

MOSES, GOD’S FRIEND Who is your best friend? I’m thinking of my best friend here on earth. I am passionate about this friend. I would do anything for this friend. I can tell this friend anything and trust that this … Continue reading →

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