Category: Inspiration
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The Certainty of the Cross – Part 2
Wisdom from a country preacher series – Matt. 16:21-28 The cross is an eternal symbol of an unadjusted personality in an evil world. Daniel wouldn’t adjust to an evil world. John the Baptist wouldn’t, Paul wouldn’t and Jesus wouldn’t. An Indian Chief sent four young braves up a mountain to test their strength. They were…
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The Certainty of the Cross – Part 1
Wisdom from a country preacher series – Matt. 16:21-28 I feel privileged to be able to share one of Dad’s Lenten sermons this Easter. Part 1 today, watch for part 2 tomorrow. Think about the cross this Good Friday. Just as soon as Peter and the disciples acknowledged who Jesus was he started telling them about…
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A Hard Heart, Jesus Movement and Keith Green
Not many Christians of my generation can forget the impact a talented, bold , young Jewish man made on us. That sounds like Jesus doesn’t it — well, it’s not. It’s Keith Green. Keith was an outspoken Jesus follower who challenged us to live completely for God. To give out hearts, souls and mind to…
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Getting to Know Him
In his book, Prayer, Tim Keller says we cannot pray until we understand the One we are praying to. In fact, he says all prayer is responding to God. God is the initiator. If we find ourselves wanting to pray, God is drawing us, It follows that we have some knowledge of God to even…
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Solution For the Troubled Heart
Wisdom from a Country Preacher series (Because of the high interest in my dad’s sermon notes, I decided the first Faith Friday post…
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Faith Fridays
Faith Fridays will include words of wisdom from Dad’s sermons, my insights from the Word, book reviews, and community care ideas.
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Tea Tuesdays
Blogging is work! I have a new found respect for bloggers who daily or even weekly consistently post. It takes dedication, inspiration and time to provide fresh content that has value and informs. The secret, it seems, is a passion for the topic, a plan and a schedule. Imagine that, a schedule! I’m wading in…
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Wear the Cross for the 21 Martyrs
It’s nearly unbelievable to think what is happening to our brothers and sisters in Christ is the Middle East. I am calling all brothers and sisters to stand in solidarity with our martyred brothers and sisters in Egypt. We are the nation of the cross. Wear your cross as a sign of unity of faith.…
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January Tweaks
I read this great article today and thought it worth passing on. http://www.fastcompany.com/3040340/how-to-be-a-success-at-everything/17-small-and-totally-doable-tweaks-that-will-change-your-y All 17 of the tweaks make a lot of sense. I’m off right now to set my clock and make a morning list. Here’s to a productive year!
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