Tag Archives: Spiritual growth

SPIT AND POLISH!

The Good News! This is one of those mornings when I giggle a little bit because of my weird childhood flashbacks when I read scripture stories of how Jesus touched lives everywhere he went in some particular way…just for them. … Continue reading

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HEART BROKEN? GO MAKE SUPPER!

The Good News Often I anxiously pray, knowing God will answer this prayer in exponential ways, “God, break my heart of those things that break Yours.” This meditative exercise in deep prayer immediately takes the focus from us and places … Continue reading

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SIMPLE, UNCOMPLICATED MINISTRY – JESUS

The Good News Bigger is better! Pull out all the stops! Do what no one else has done! Make it as exciting as possible to draw a crowd! Then the crew goes to work to do just that. Busyness ensues … Continue reading

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HERE’S YOUR SIGN…

The Story of Jesus – The Return We are always looking for signs for everything! We look for signs as we travel to specific locations, so we won’t miss all the turns. We look for signs of betrayal, signs of … Continue reading

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HOMETOWN JESUS

(The Story of Jesus) Many of us might have traveled to see family this weekend. I know you did because of all the Facebook posts! Most of our family came to our house, so we didn’t travel. We always have … Continue reading

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UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE!

(The Story of Jesus) If you have to force someone to like you, is it a healthy relationship? If you have to force a situation to be resolved by either bullying people or doing nothing and walking away, is it … Continue reading

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TODAY I’M ENCOURAGED!

Yes, the harsh winter winds are challenging. Yes, the bitter cold stops our routines and keeps us inside. But as I read God’s Word this morning, I am encouraged. Let the Word speak to our hearts as we travel through … Continue reading

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Growing Up is So Hard to Do!

ROMANS 12 – STILL LIVING IT! “Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops … Continue reading

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“AND THE DOG DIED!”

MOUNTAIN TO VALLEY IN A MATTER OF DAYS It was a few days filled with reflection, repentance, and hearing God reveal His will for a new direction and focus for His church. I came back from these denominational meetings with … Continue reading

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SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!

FOLLOWING GOD…EXACTLY AS HE SAYS!As a teacher, we tell our students to do every assignment with very specific directions. We want them to do it in a predetermined order so that they will do it correctly and more easily, too! … Continue reading

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