Tag Archives: Spiritual

TAKE IT TO HEART

Matthew – Fulfilled. Lawmakers can change a law, trying to solve human perceptions of injustice, but a law cannot change the heart and attitude, prejudices and habits of a people. Only God can do that work in hearts when we … Continue reading

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HOMETOWN STUFF

Matthew – Fulfilled. We went to Oklahoma recently for the funeral of our brother in law. We grew up in Oklahoma. However, we left when Randy and I were nearly 40 years old to follow God’s call to other ministries … Continue reading

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THISTLES AND STINKY FISH

Matthew – Fulfilled. Are you that person who likes things in their right place, at least right for you? We just returned from a long journey to Oklahoma to South Carolina and back to Indiana. The laundry is sorted and … Continue reading

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STORIES THAT CREATE READINESS

Matthew – Fulfilled. It was one of my first times to “preach” as a school teacher. I was to deliver a message to a room full of preachers and scholars. Challenging and a bit overwhelmed, I prayed and prepared and … Continue reading

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EVIDENCE

Matthew – Fulfilled. Imagine putting Jesus on trial. Imagine several church people trying to prove the Son of God is guilty of their law but not God’s truth. Imagine the difference of opinions flying around by how to bring Jesus … Continue reading

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NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Matthew – Fulfilled My mom had many sayings that I can still hear in my mind. One of those was, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Meaning: An expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to … Continue reading

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IF YOU’RE NOT HELPING…

Matthew – Fulfilled “Choose me, choose me!”, children shout when two leaders begin setting up two teams to play ball in the neighborhood. I was not always to first one chosen because I was short, but I wasn’t last either … Continue reading

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“I’M GONNA TELL…”

Matthew – Fulfilled There is always that one kid on the playground that shouts, “I’m gonna tell, I’m gonna tell” in that sing-songy voice and runs to the teacher with every little thing that might happen. Most times, if tattlers … Continue reading

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ARE YOU THE ONE?

Matthew – Fulfilled We had asked a pastor who was an artist to come and speak to our congregation. Everyone was looking forward to this event. This pastor had an unuusal style about him which drew him to Randy and … Continue reading

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BELIEVE AND BECOME

Matthew – Fulfilled Whatever we are thinking about right now is what we believe to be true as we see it from our perspective. We know who Jesus is. We know He is the Son of God. We know He … Continue reading

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