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Acts, in Obedience

  My plans were in place for a women’s Bible study on the Trinity. First lesson ready to go. Second lesson, started, then trashed. Started over, stuck again. I prayed. Silence. We went to the movie, “The Insanity of God” (it … Continue reading

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Green Grass-Fed

  I’ve heard Christians say, “I need a church where I’m fed.”     The Good Shepherd of Psalm 23 led his sheep to the green pasture. There’s nothing about him pulling up the grass and putting it in their … Continue reading

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Basic Bible Study

  “Do not study about the Bible, study the Bible.” R. A. Torrey, 1856-1928     ‘Nuff said. 

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From God’s Mouth to My Ear

  Jeremiah 1:4 (NIV) The Word of the LORD came to me saying . . .   Lord, give me ears that hear (and a heart willing to study). Amen.

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Bible Study Is Like Asparagus

  Jeremiah 15:16 (ESV) Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart.   Is God’s Word “the delight of your heart”? Do you take joy in … Continue reading

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Don’t Neglect the Whole Thing

    God speaks to us through the Bible. How often do you listen?   Every Sunday Every day When the Spirit moves me Think food for a minute: you don’t eat just once a week. Nor would a daily … Continue reading

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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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Glory be (Friday)

Which spiritual disciplines enhance our ability to reflect God’s glory?     It’s like breathing. Inhale the glory through Bible study, prayer and meditation; exhale the glory through service. I can’t breathe out without first breathing in. I can’t serve when I’m … Continue reading

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