Tag Archives: Whining

IDOLIZED RELIGION

Ephesians 5 – Belief and Behavior   How does it make you feel to be used for someone else’s purpose to get ahead in this world….using church work as the tool? Our one and only desire as believers should be … Continue reading

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SET FREE!

Galatians – Freedom in Christ!   When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is tun it into an instrument for controlling others, either putting or keeping them “in their place”. … Continue reading

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THE GIFT OF THE THORN

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   I can tell you from experience that right now, Maundy Thursday before Easter, your pastor, worship leader and many volunteers are working furiously to make sure all is well for all who will come … Continue reading

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MOPPING UP

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   We spent last Saturday as servers at a middle/high school show choir invitational hosted by our grandkids’ school. For a few hours, our job was to retrieve trays of trash from students and sponsors … Continue reading

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THE CALLING AND COMPENSATION

Corinthians – Belief and Behavior   Randy and I felt truly called to be teachers in a public school environment. We were passionate about teaching kids. We worked hard in our young married lives with three children to accomplish the … Continue reading

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THE OPEN DOOR

Romans – “Therefore”   One summer my mom, a successful Avon lady, talked me into earning college money by taking on a “territory” to sell Avon products. In the old days, this meant going door to door in an assigned … Continue reading

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YOU’RE NOT ALONE IN THIS…

Romans – “Therefore”   We are troubled deeply by what is going on in the world. We wonder how bad will it get before things turn around. We blame the government leaders, no matter who is in charge, for everything … Continue reading

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WHAT I WANT…WHAT GOD WANTS US TO UNDERSTAND

Romans – “Therefore”   Can you fill in the blanks with loved ones names? “Believe me, friends, all I want for _______________ is what’s best for _____________: salvation, nothing less. I want it with all my heart and pray to … Continue reading

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WHINING IN THE WAIT?  GOD GIVES HELP

Romans – “Therefore” 26-28 Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for … Continue reading

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YOUR GAME IS UP!

ACTS – The Acts of God Holidays can bring it on when you least expect it. An object stirs up a memory from the past. Even a touching commercial can remind us of days gone by, missing what once was. … Continue reading

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