Tag Archives: spiritual formation

WE’RE IN ON IT!

Peter, A Breath of Fresh Air What a satisfying thought to think we, who believe in Jesus Christ, the Messiah, will see Him someday. Because we keep believing and trusting Him, we will get what we’ve been looking for all … Continue reading

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POLISHING TO SEE WHAT’S UNDERNEATH

Peter, A Breath of Fresh Air We are getting ready for the big estate sale doing all kinds of tasks, moving boxes around, rearranging our home, pulling stuff out I have not seen since I was a child and even … Continue reading

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PETER, A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Peter’s Letters: “You are the Messiah, the Christ” Peter seems to have been a natural leader, commanding the respect of his peers by sheer force of personality. In every listing of Jesus’ disciples, Peter’s name is invariably first. In the … Continue reading

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THE EPIDEMIC…AND THE PRAYER

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life We are all sinners, saved by grace. We are not judges but are all in need of compassion and forgiveness. If we are honest, we all seek to live together whole and healed. … Continue reading

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BELIEVING PRAYER DOES MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE!

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life I don’t know much but this one thing I know; God hears the prayers of His passionately praying people who believe HE has the answer and right help for them in His time. … Continue reading

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DREAM BIG…GOD’S DREAM

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life Randy and I have been dreaming about what we will do with out home in the coming days. We struggled with whether to relocate or just stay here and improve our own home. … Continue reading

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WORDS THAT KILL

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life “Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me”, we used to shout to the bullies or classmates on the playground who would tease unmercifully. It’s all fun and … Continue reading

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QUIT DABBLING, GET SERIOUS!

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life Before you call me judgmental and prudish because I try to take God’s Word as it is and let Him transform me as I work it into my life, I want to remind … Continue reading

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WANT WISDOM? HERE’S WHAT YOU DO…

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of LIfe James 3, The Message 13-16 Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s the way you live, … Continue reading

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FAITH (BEING) DRIVES DOING; DOING DEEPENS FAITH!

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life I’ve been passionately talking to myself about taking off some unwanted and unnecessary pounds for months. But the pounds would not come off. My self-talks were awesome, cheering me on…but with no success. … Continue reading

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