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Category Archives: other
Flesh (Wednesday)
For over 40 years, thousands of people gathered every Sunday to hear Charles Haddon Spurgeon preach. His message wasn’t just relevant to the late 1800s. His words still ring true: “‘The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among … Continue reading
Flesh (Tuesday)
John 1:14 (AMP) And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) . . . Incarnate comes from the same base as carnivore (meat-eating), and conveys the concept of flesh and blood. This brings to mind the familiar verses … Continue reading
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Flesh (Monday)
Flesh? An odd thought for Christmas? Those sneaky extra pounds Red cheeks from the cold Turkey meat falling off the bones . . . yum! Actually, it’s not an odd Christmas topic; “flesh” is the foundation of … Continue reading
Words (Friday)
There are no shortcuts. The disciplined Christian life requires time (a lot of time) spent with the Word of God (the Bible) and the Word (Jesus). The more I study the Word of God, the more I love the … Continue reading
Words (Thursday)
Max Lucado has a way with words. Here’s a good example: “The Bible is God’s Word given in man’s language.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Words (Wednesday)
The phrase the word of the Lord is frequently used in the Old Testament. We call the Bible the Word of God. And Christ is called the Word. John 1:1, 14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the … Continue reading
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Words (Tuesday)
Most of my communication with God is in words . God used words to create: Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Our use of words sets us above other creatures–they’re … Continue reading
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Words (Monday)
What best describes you? few words precise words foot-in-mouth words lotsa, lotsa words I used to be lotsa words. This blog is an exercise in few & precise words. Unfortunately, I routinely throw out some foot-in-mouth words. My goal … Continue reading
Good Words (Friday)
On the road, I decide to take my own Thursday challenge and bless God–that is, speak good words to God. But that’s pretty much my usual routine. I want my Thanksgiving blessings to be special. I resolve to go beyond the quick … Continue reading
Good Words (Thursday)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” Doxology, Thomas Ken, 1674 Good words to God, from whom all good words flow. Your Thursday challenge: Speak good words to God; bless God! For more thoughts on good words, check … Continue reading