Tag Archives: perspective

KINGDOM STORIES

The Story of Jesus Sometimes we tell stories or give analogies to our kids so they understand. “It’s like this…” we begin, or “Have you ever…” and sometimes we throw in a “What would happen if…” so we can probe … Continue reading

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WHO TOLD YOU YOU COULD DO THAT?

The Story of Jesus As we go about our life, trying to walk in the will of God, sometimes we do something, not in the norm, and are asked, “Who told YOU you could do that? Sometimes we have no … Continue reading

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NOW THERE WAS ROOM…

The Story of Jesus When people are angry and act on that anger, we are uncomfortable at the least. Our human nature’s first response is either fight or flight from these situations. For me, it depends on the facts, the … Continue reading

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BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES!

The Story of Jesus As we ready ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Lord who brings eternal life for us, we are overcome with the next passage of our reading of Matthew. Jesus gets a royal welcome … Continue reading

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A PASSIONATE TOUCH

The Story of Jesus There are times in our lives that there is so much going on, so much to do in a short amount of time, that our minds, spirits, bodies, and hearts are taxed and sometimes overwhelmed by … Continue reading

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THE CUP

The Story of Jesus I was asked this question many times by young adults while serving as director of youth and family ministries for a denomination years ago, “How did you get this job? What do I have to do … Continue reading

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THE GREAT REVERSAL…PART TWO

The Story of Jesus Jesus makes us go deeper still in his upside-down kingdom thinking and behaving by telling his followers another story about the great reversal. He knew his disciples needed more to really get what the “first shall … Continue reading

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THE GREAT REVERSAL

The Story of Jesus There is even more to following Jesus and His teachings than we can wrap our minds around. Yes, He brings peace and joy to our lives along with salvation for our souls, but can we do … Continue reading

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JESUS SPEAKS TRUTH…ABOUT DIVORCE

The Story of Jesus I remember my pastor husband coming home for a premarital counseling session to say, “I don’t think they are going to make it with the attitude they have about marriage.” He related that the couple agreed … Continue reading

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A STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS

The Story of Jesus…Matthew 18, Msg 21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother orsister who hurts me? Seven?” 22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. … Continue reading

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