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Monthly Archives: March 2016
They Copy What You Do
On my very first back-to-school night, not quite 40 years ago, the librarian asked, “What is the most important thing parents do to encourage their children to read?” “Read to them,” was the unanimous response. “No,” the librarian … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible study, prayer, teach your children
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Follow the Directions
How do you teach your children to follow God’s commands? The Bible is your instruction manual. Deuteronomy 11:19-20 (CEV) Teach them to your children. Talk about them all the time—whether you’re at home or walking along the … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 11:19-20, teach your children
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Why Wait?
Which attitude about sharing your faith with your children do you hold? I’ll let them decide for themselves when they’re old enough My house, my faith I’ll drop them off at church – somebody else can teach them … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged foundation of faith, parents and children, teach the children
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The Horrible Beautiful Cross
In 1912, George Bennard was heckled for his faith at a revival service. He was so disturbed by that event that he wrote “The Old Rugged Cross.” “In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged George Bennard, Good Friday, The Old Rugged Cross
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Will Be Done
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Tagged Not Thy will but Thine, Your will be done
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Who’s the Good Guy?
Simon Peter = good guy. Thief = bad guy. Maybe not. Luke 22:59-60 (NLT) Someone else flatly stated, “I know this fellow is one of Jesus’ disciples, for both are from Galilee.” But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 22:59-60, Luke 23:41-43, saved by grace, Simon Peter, thief on the cross
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The Color of Forgiveness
Palm Sunday fell just three days after St. Patrick’s Day. And it was the first day of spring. Days of green, all around. St. Patrick was enslaved by the Irish; he escaped and voluntarily returned, determined to … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, green, Palm Sunday, Spring, St. Patrick
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Put Yourself in the Easter Story
You know the Easter story. Do any of the characters remind you of yourself? The short-sighted religious leaders The mockers – mean words came from their lips The disciples who ran off when it got scary A … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter, John 20:16, Mary Magdaline
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Thy Eternal Good Be Done
When I pray, I want immediate answers. Just make it so, I wail. Do it now! But Jesus isn’t bound by time. Revelation 22:13 (NIV) I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Revelation 22:13, Thy will be done
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