Tag Archives: Psalms

PAUL’S BEAUTIFUL, ENCOURAGING CHARGE TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE AND LIVE FOR CHRIST

God’s Acts In the course of ministry we must know a few things well: –We must know God, be in continual communication with God, building a relationship that is forever. –We must know ourselves as redeemed believers because of Jesus, … Continue reading

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“THE WAY” GETS IN THE WAY OF MAKING MORE MONEY

God’s Acts We are a devoted group of people when it comes to attending church on Sunday, smiling at visitors, making room in the pew for one more, as long as there is still room for our family who may … Continue reading

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THE DANGER OF RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP

God’s Acts In our experience as pastors over the years, we find that it is easier to help people into a wonderful, freeing relationship with Jesus Christ who have never been to church than to help those who have a … Continue reading

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LEADERS, TAKE NOTE, DON’T GIVE UP!

God’s Actions in Leaders Realistic leaders expect hard times in the journey to fulfill what has been entrusted to them to accomplish. Jesus said, “In this world you WILL have trouble…” Ministry is not “pie in the sky” stuff. Ministry … Continue reading

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DON’T MESS WITH GOD…

God’s Actions… How long, O Lord, must we put with ______. And, like the Psalmist, we cry out to God to end whatever we put in the blank. Did the prayers of the early Christians bring evil Herod to God’s … Continue reading

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GOD BROKE THROUGH ALL BARRIERS!

God’s Acts… In this country we had a problem. We divided people because of skin color. As I traveled from my sheltered like in Oklahoma to others countries, such as Brazil, taking college students on mission trips, my eyes were … Continue reading

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GOD’S FLINGS OPEN THE DOOR TO ALL

God’s Acts… When we are choosing up sides to play games, we pick team members we like and those who are strong and able to win. That’s how games are played, right? Mm. Not in God’s eyes. His Word tells … Continue reading

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IMPRESSED OR COMMITTED?

God’s Actions… For a short time, I worked for a ministry that was all “smoke and mirrors”, although I did not know that at the time I was hired. I use that phrase because the staff used it! It was … Continue reading

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THE FACE OF AN ANGEL…

The Story of Stephen (Part One) God’s Acts… As a teacher long ago in a small Oklahoma town, I met a young woman who became our music teacher. After a few days, we became best friends. What impressed me was … Continue reading

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TOUGH, ONGOING DAILY DECISION…OBEY GOD OR MAN?

God’s Acts Every day we face decisions, small and large, that affect the integrity of our witness and testimony to Christ in us. For example, do we go along with the company’s stand to cheat the customer by adding a … Continue reading

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