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Category Archives: Window on our culture
Changing Gratitude
Seems like I’m surrounded by change: New traffic patterns Weather Changing rules & regulations Changing allies and enemies And I don’t like it. Sometimes I long to be that head-in-the-sand ostrich–if I don’t see it, it isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Change, gratitude, Thanksgiving
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What’s in My Closet?
There are outgrown clothes in my closet, roles that don’t fit me anymore. Me: I am too saggy and baggy for this outfit. But I can’t let it go. I really like it. God: Your culture … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged aging graciously, closet, Proverbs 16:31
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True Worship
John 4:24 (NIV) God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. I can sing, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow,” or “I love you, Lord.” But if my mind is … Continue reading
Persecution and Blessing Defined (by God)
When something happens to me that I don’t like, I complain to God that I am being persecuted. I ask God to bless me by giving me what I want. God reminds me that what I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged blessing, persecution
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Disciplined Blessings
About 35 years ago, handy hubby and I bought our first new car. It was the bottom-of-the-line model, but a big step up for us. We were elated. At the same time, an acquaintance bought his daughter a nicer new … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged blessings, discipline, new car
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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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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
A Good Model
A model of fine fashion, great hair and flawless makeup, or . . . Titus 2:7 (ESV) Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works. Both take discipline. One has eternal value.
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Window on our culture
Tagged fashion, good works, model, Titus 2:7
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