Monthly Archives: August 2014

Vacation Bible School (Friday)

Our last lesson: Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   We discussed the acts covered by Christ’s words: betrayal and abandonment, false accusations, mockery, whipping and death. Big stuff, … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Thursday)

  Last night’s lesson came from Luke 5: the men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Because of the crowd, they resorted to making a hole in the roof and lowering him into the room.   Some of the … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Wednesday)

Temptation does not equal sin.   Our Bible lesson was on the temptation of Christ  (Luke 4). Temptation comes down to this:   Joshua 24:15 (ESV) Choose this day whom you will serve. Choose this day, this hour, this minute. … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Tuesday)

  Luke 2:41-52 was the basis of yesterday’s lesson: Jesus, age 12, stayed behind in Jerusalem, spending three days talking with the religious leaders in the Temple.   Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Monday)

It’s VBS week for our church. We recycled Standard Publishing’s Construction Zone curriculum, inspired by the road construction in front of the church. The lessons are on “Building Character Like Jesus.” Since my focus is on VBS, this week’s blog will parallel the … Continue reading

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God’s Team (Friday)

  Rules for God’s Team:     #1 – follow the Leader #2 – see Rule #1 (note to self: I am not the leader)

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God’s Team (Thursday)

  From Desmond Tutu’s African Prayer Book:     “Lord, we praise you in Europe’s cathedrals, in America’s offerings,   And in our African songs of praise.   Lord, we thank you that we have brothers and sisters in all … Continue reading

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God’s Team (Wednesday)

Perhaps you’ve overlooked an oft-repeated phrase from the Epistles:       Romans 16:3 (ESV) Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. Romans 16:21 Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you. 2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus, he is my … Continue reading

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God’s Team (Tuesday)

So we are on God’s team, and everybody’s doing their part. We should be successful, right? Except we weren’t. I whined to God: What are we doing wrong?     God answered me, through a sermon on the radio. I … Continue reading

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God’s Team

  Which do you prefer: working alone, or with a team?     The more, the merrier The more, the harder Every team has a slacker; I’d rather do it myself I’m social, always happier in a group Most ministry … Continue reading

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