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TEACH!

As a teacher of first graders, I cannot count how many times the parents of these impressionable little ones said to me, “Oh, I could never be a teacher!”  “I don’t even want to be a teacher.”  When I share … Continue reading

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TROUBLES AT SEA

When storms come into our lives that knock us off our feet, drenching our hopes while leaving us dazed for a bit we wonder how we will make it to a safe harbor where all is well again.  Then God … Continue reading

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UNSHAKABLE ESSENTIALS

Taking a Hike Through Hebrews We live in the woods. That means that after a storm, stray limbs come tumbling down. In the fall, leaves, about six inches deep, cover the ground. The yard becomes cluttered very quickly and feels … Continue reading

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RUN FOR IT!

Taking a Hike Through Hebrews There seems to be two kinds of racers. There are those who are extremely quick off the starting block, sprinting with ease to the finish line, not so far away. Then there are those whose … Continue reading

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MARRIED OR SINGLE?

Being and Becoming Christian One of my favorite quotes from the movie Princess Bride came from the Impressive Clergyman in all his regal clothing who said, “Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam … Continue reading

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SO HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO..Verse Two

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll … Continue reading

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SO HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology As a teacher of minds-on, hands-on learning these days we always begin with a little background information then give explicit instructions on what they are about to do. Most of the time the students have never done … Continue reading

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WALKING OUT OPENS THE DOOR TO LET OTHERS IN!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology I don’t know why I sometimes have amusing flashbacks of my family as I read certain passages of Scripture. But I do. Maybe God is helping me see more clearly or maybe I just need to smile. … Continue reading

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HOW WILL THEY KNOW?

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We are a sad lot of people if we think talking about a red cup more than Jesus will save us and others. Sigh. Let’s see what Paul says to the Romans. Maybe, just maybe we will … Continue reading

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“GOD, HELP”!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “I will never be a big girl”, said a little toddler, disgusted at herself for not getting your cute pink overalls down in time to use the restroom without a mess. I helped her through her dilema, … Continue reading

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