Tag Archives: Spiritual Growth and Formation

LAY HOLD OF GOD!

The Story of Jesus Yesterday Jesus was so fed up with the religiosity of the day, that he showed his disgust by turning over tables in order to make room for the blind and crippled by life to come into … 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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THE HARD STUFF OF LOVING RELATIONSHIP

The Story of Jesus “If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and … Continue reading

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JESUS!

IT’S CURTAINS! Our oldest daughter was chosen to be in show choir many years ago when she was in middle school. We were so proud of her. Her grandparents and some of our friends came to the first performance. She … Continue reading

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WHEN GOD CALLS, GO WHERE HE IS!

MOSES ENTERS WHERE GOD WAS When I go into a classroom as a sub teacher, the first thing I do is establish who I am (former teacher) and what I am going to do for them (teach). I give them … Continue reading

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KEEPING IT HOLY

THE TEN – Fifth Commandment – REST! It was one of those late nights, cramming for a test, as I worked toward completing my Elementary teaching degree. I could only study after putting my three kids to bed and completing … Continue reading

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NO other gods…

THE TEN – Second Commandment There was a young woman, a pauper, who looked up to the prince who rode by on his beautiful white horse through her village one day. He looked at her with absolute love in his … Continue reading

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Do you KNOW Him? Really KNOW Him?

GETTING THE KIDS READY FOR CHURCH!Kinda like nailing jello to a wall… Randy and I had three kids. Getting them cleaned up for church, all at the same time, was a bit like going to a three-ring circus! In this … Continue reading

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