Tag Archives: Salvation

THINGS THAT BREAK THE HEART OF GOD…

Being and Becoming Christian Dad passed away two days before Christmas with a heart that was broken. I was standing at his bedside, looking over the shoulder of the technician as she performed an ultrasound of his heart. I’m not … Continue reading

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WHO’S FIRST?

Being and Becoming Christian To say that Randy and I are different in how we think, how we approach a difficult task, solve a problem or just buy groceries is an understatement. After almost 45 years of marriage, we quickly … Continue reading

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, THE WORLD IS ON IT’S WAY OUT…

Being and Becoming Christian Christmas…a time for giving or receiving the most popular gift on the market! In a few months, that gift will be tossed aside, thrown away because it broke, tucked in the junk drawer, or stored in … Continue reading

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OUR BODIES, CREATED SO OTHERS SEE GOD

Being and Becoming Christian Over the holidays, all of us “have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” in our eating. Even the world knows it. As we approach the new year, the media pulls back on the … Continue reading

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WHEN SOCIETY AFFECTS THE CHURCH MORE THAN THE CHURCH AFFECTS SOCIETY

Being and Becoming Christian George Barna did a survey of church going Christians of the United States in the early 2000’s that gave a grave report of the state of their beliefs and resulting behaviors. There seemed to be no … Continue reading

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CARING ENOUGH TO CONFRONT

Being and Becoming Christian If I gave a class a list of spelling words and told them to go over them, study them, but I will not give a test over them, how many of those students would actually study … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES US GROW…ONLY GOD

Being and Becoming Christian There are countless people in my life who came alongside me as I was figuring out how to live my life God’s way. It began with my family, of course, but extended to mentors and peers … Continue reading

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GOD’S WISDOM

Being and Becoming Christian You can spend many hours studying, writing, rewriting, editing a sermon, trying to get just the right words so that others will know Jesus more. Then, if you allow Him, the power of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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PREACH CHRIST ON THE CROSS!

Being and Becoming Christian Paul is troubled by the Corinthian church fighting among themselves. They apparently have division in this young church over who is the greatest leader. Mm, isn’t that how denominations formed all over the world by misguided … Continue reading

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PRAY FOR ME…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Romans 15, The Message “I have one request, dear friends: Pray for me. Pray strenuously with and for me–to God the Father, through the power of our Master Jesus, through the love of the Spirit…” Paul kept … Continue reading

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