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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Monthly Archives: June 2015
Less Blessed
Let us remember those who are persecuted for their faith. Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And all this time I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Matthew 5:10, persecuted Christians
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Costly Faith
We mourn for the nine godly souls who died in the Charleston church shooting. Here in America, church is usually a safe place to praise, pray and study the Bible. Elsewhere, these activities end in financial loss, imprisonment or death. … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Charleston church shooting, cost of discipleship, persecuted Christians
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Father’s Influence
I went back to college when my youngest was 4. I felt guilty about leaving him home with Dad. He said, “Don’t feel bad, Mommy. While you’re gone Daddy and I put our feet on the coffee table like … Continue reading
My Father’s House
Trust Oswald Chambers for an intriguing thought: “Do I look at my life as being in my Father’s house? Is the Son of God living in His Father’s house within me?“ My Utmost for His Highest … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, House and home
Tagged my Father's house, My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
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Father Joseph
You know the story about Jesus, age 12, left behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph found him in the Temple. Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Jesus in the Temple, Luke 2:48-49
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Dads Count
Yesterday was Father’s Day. Our culture sends out some mixed messages about fathers. Dad=Dollars (as in child support) Good fathers make good coaches–it’s all about sports Dads? Who needs ‘em? God thought so highly of fathers that he … Continue reading
I’m Getting Better
From Shine, Jesus, Shine (Graham Kendrick, 1987): “As we gaze on your kingly brightness, So our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory. Mirrored here, may our lives tell your story.“ Changing from … Continue reading
I Want To
Just about 20 years ago, our son came home from church camp and declared, “I want to be a disciple.” I want to . . . . . . follow Jesus. I want to pray, study the Word, … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Foundation of faith
Tagged a little child, disciple, Matthew 18:3
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I Can and I Will
God passes out new assignments, unexpected assignments. One of mine started with a simple desire to play the recorder. The simplicity appealed to me, plain wood with no moving parts. I mentioned it to my husband, and … Continue reading