Posts Tagged ‘teaching’
My List of Leaders
I came across a simple and short verse in my daily Bible reading that really stirred my heart. Check this out… 7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. (Hebrews 13:7 NLT) I went back…
Read MoreBe NOT Do
I grew up thinking that if I went to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night that I would be a good Christian. Then I heard a guy say that “going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger”! I had to reexamine what…
Read MoreStories
I enjoy a good story. I especially like true stories with happy endings. I struggle with hearing stories of struggle, suffering and a bad ending. I believe that my life is made up of a series of stories. Some of my stories tell a lot about me, while others talk about others and their impact…
Read MoreMom’s Influence
This would probably be an appropriate tribute to Mom’s around Mother’s Day, but I think we should celebrate Mom’s all year long. I am married to a wonderful Mom (and Nana). I am blessed with a wonderful Mom who gave counsel and advice my whole life. She was also blessed with a wonderful Mom (aka…
Read MoreMisunderstood Mission
There are planned mission trips that have clear goals and purposes to each place. I know missionaries in Indonesia, Africa, Nicaragua and many other places in the world. Their mission is to tell others about Jesus so that they can be saved and have the abundant life here and eternal life after this life.…
Read MoreAmazement!
I am amazed at what great lengths people will go to for a free gift or money. In the past, I have endured a sales pitch in order to win a free TV or an overnight stay somewhere that always looks much nicer than it is. I do like to get something for nothing. I…
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