Faithful & Obedient

These two terms are important when it comes to following God. The Lord requires both in my journey with Him.  In our working relationships with our employers, they need faithfulness and obedience. One without the other would harm the relationship big time. I’ve been reading about Noah and how his obedience and faithfulness was huge.…

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Punishment

I can remember as a kid being punished by my parents. I remember spankings. I remember being grounded. I remember the disappointment in my parents face when I did things that were wrong on many levels. As I reflect on my upbringing, I don’t always recall the punishment; I recall the fun times we had.…

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Mission: Obedience

I learned about obedience at a very young age. My parents and grandparents were great guardians and leaders in my life. They taught me right from wrong. I learned to respect people in authority. I also learned to discern when someone was leading me in the wrong direction. Jesus had spent the last three years…

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Special Moments

I know exactly where I was when some momentous things happened in our world. For example, I remember where I was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in the sky over Florida. I remember vividly the morning of September 11, 2001. Those moments didn’t define me, but those moments had a profound impact on the…

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Denial

Nearly everyone who is every caught red-handed committing a crime pleads “not guilty”.  I can recall many times when I was called out on something that I said or had done, and I denied it strongly. When I’m called out or busted for something, it’s embarrassing for sure. I don’t know that I’ve ever denied…

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When? Why? How? – The Wrong Questions

I have been guilty on many occasions of asking the wrong question. I sometimes ask simply what comes to mind. The more significant questions come out of thought and preparation. It’s easy to ask one-word questions. Jesus was teaching His disciples about the end of time, and I can see Matthew trying to process what…

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