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Tag Archives: Ten Commandments
GIVE PEOPLE ENOUGH ROPE AND…
John…on Love There are challenging, difficult people in our lives to teach us important life lessons. We all have one or two who cause us to extend extra grace and provoke us to pray more extensively for them as we … Continue reading
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THE DEBATE – PART TWO
John…on Love Mom was generally, always right. That was annoying in my growing up years for she also trained me to be an independent thinker, so I questioned everything. One of my lessons from her was about how to cut … Continue reading
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DROPPED STONES
John…on Love We are a society of judgement. We judge each other by first impressions…how they dress, carry themselves, the look in their eyes, the smile or lack of on their faces, the car they drive, they way they drive … Continue reading
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COULD IT BE…AUTHENTICITY?
John…on Love Years ago, I was struck by an author who gave two definitions that made me think about my own actions and character. Here they are for you consideration. A person who MANIPULATES is working hard to get people … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitude, Bible, Bible devotional, Bible Lessons, Bible Study, Blessings, Christian Education, Christian life, Christian Living, Comfort, Depression, devotion, devotional, Discernment, Discipleship, encouragement, Faith, Family, Finding Focus, Finding Focus Ministries, Focus, Forgiveness, Freedom, God, God's Grace, God's love, God's Presence, God's will, God's Word, Grace, Guidance, Healing, Holy Spirit, Hope, Insight, inspiration, Integrity, Jesus, Jesus as LORD, Jesus Christ, joy, Leadership, LIfe, Love, Love God, Love of God, Love Others, Maturity, Mercy, Miracles, Peace, Perfect Love, perspective, Praise and Worship, Psalm 119, Relationship, Relationships, repentance, Rest, Romans 12, Sacrifice, Salvation, Small Group Bible Studies, Small Group Bible Study, Small Group Study, Small Groups, spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Spiritual Growth and Formation, Spiritual guidance, Teaching, Ten Commandments, Truth, Unconditional Love, Understanding, Youth Ministry
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BORN FROM ABOVE
John…on Love The encounter with Nicodemus as written in John’s narrative is simple yet profound. It is the difference between Life or death. There are no words to be added or explained because Jesus, God’s Son reveals all the Truth, … Continue reading
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ONE OF THE TWELVE
Luke and the Lost They were there, right under our noses. There was a couple in one of Randy’s church “turnaround” ministries that seemed so connected to God. They spoke of His ways and testified to His blessings in their … Continue reading
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TEACHERS OF GOD’S WORD, BE ALERT!
Luke and the Lost If we teach Sunday School or in a small group because no one else will volunteer, or teach because we think we know it all, or teach without being a student, a learner of the Word … Continue reading
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SEEING…AND GETTING IT!
“I won’t believe it until I see it!” That is the battle cry of most of us. We have been deceived and fooled by many who think they have the answer. So we are cautious not wanting to be hurt … Continue reading
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SINNERS AND SAINTS
Luke and the Lost Many years ago, we attended some seminars taught be some heavy hitters in the church world. One, in particular caught my attention and held it the minute he walked in and shouted, “Welcome, saints!” Everyone gave … 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