Monthly Archives: August 2012

He gives us the victory

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading

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Even more amazing…

As I continue working on that class on spiritual gifts, I realize that there is more that we can learn about God’s character from this study than I spoke about in yesterday’s post.  Here are three more: 1. God values … Continue reading

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Gifts from God

I have been working on a class about spiritual gifts lately; it’s going to be a good one I think… As I go through the texts and materials on the subject, I’ve been struck by something that I didn’t anticipate: … Continue reading

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Quote of the Week

“For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.”  Larry Eisenberg

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Who’s the fool?

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading

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Welcome Home

There isn’t anything that’s more inviting than to return home after a long absence.  Even if the absence was caused by a wonderful adventure, there’s just something about being back at home where a person can relax in comfortable surroundings … Continue reading

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Sunday Class Notes: August 26

“Do You Love Me?”   Today’s Text               John 21 Introduction   Chapter 20 is John’s record of events concerning the risen Christ in Jerusalem; chapter 21 is John’s story from Galilee.  Why the disciples had traveled there isn’t given, but … Continue reading

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A Soldier’s Deck of Cards

This short video is way cool, and quite a thought provoker!

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“You must follow me”

The other day I sat down to prepare my upcoming Sunday Class and type a draft of our next “Sunday Class Notes” for August 26.  The text is John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ … Continue reading

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You’ve Just got to Love John!

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading

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