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Tag Archives: Lent
Listen for Lent
Most people give up something for Lent. Just to be different, sometimes I add something for Lent. This year, I’m going to listen for Lent. That’s what God told me to do (at least, that’s what … Continue reading
Celebrated Presidents
It’s Presidents Day. Woo hoo! Or is it boohoo? Honor past Presidents? You bet! How does that tie in with auto and appliance sales? So we honor long-suffering public servants by granting ourselves a vacation day [sigh] Pictures … Continue reading
Posted in Government structure, Window on our culture
Tagged Lent, presidential candidates, Presidents Day
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In Memory, Not Fear
Sometimes I hesitate to be public about my faith. May I live every day in memory of Good Friday, in memory of Easter morning. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Easter, fear, Good Friday, Isaiah 41:10, Lent
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Fearful? Faithful!
“Fear imprisons, faith liberates; fear paralyzes, faith empowers; fear disheartens, faith encourages; fear sickens, faith heals; fear makes useless, faith makes serviceable.“ From Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) Today we recall how Jesus was arrested and his disciples were fearful. … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged faith, fear, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Lent
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My Foolish Fear
I hate it when people make fun of others. I hate it when others to make fun of me. I admit it. I’m afraid of ridicule. Christ loved those who made fun of him. He wasn’t afraid … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged fear of ridicule, Intercession, Lent, Luke 23:34
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Change Your Fear of Change
Hebrews 4:15 (NASB) For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses. You’ve heard the joke about how many [fill in the blank]s it takes to change a light bulb. “Change!” says a … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged fear of change, Hebrews 4:15, Lent
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Into Your Fears
What worries you most? Failure Betrayal and abandonment Ridicule Pain and death Yesterday was Palm Sunday. This is Holy Week, a time set apart to ponder and celebrate the last week of Christ’s earthly life. As Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged fear, Henry Milman, Lent, Palm Sunday
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Prepared to Forgive
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged forgiveness, Lent, Matthew 6:12, preparation
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Prepared to Come as You Are
Luke 1:17 (NIV) . . . turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How to prepare is the question. … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Lent, Luke 1:17, preparation
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Prepared People
I lay awake. I tried the usual back-to-sleep techniques, without success. Prayer time, I thought. Prepare-my-heart time. It’s not all about you. I’m kinda slow in the middle of the night. Minutes passed, I finally understood. I’m called … Continue reading