[30] In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. [31] For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.” Acts 17:30 (NIV) … Continue reading He is Alive!
Category: Holidays
Church Supernaturally: But BE!
So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking Him, "Lord, has the time come for You to free Israel and restore our kingdom?" He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: But BE!
Merry Christmas on Purpose
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters. Take care of any … Continue reading Merry Christmas on Purpose
Supernatural Sunday: It’s Family
I hope to visit you soon. However, I'm writing this to you in case I'm delayed. I want you to know how people who are members of God's family must live. God's family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:14-15 GW) HO, HO, HO! Merry … Continue reading Supernatural Sunday: It’s Family
Church Supernaturally: Christmas Spirit
Happy Sunday! I always feel as if the first Sunday in December begins the "Christmas Season." I used to be a Scrooge about the whole thing, but a few years ago I felt impressed to get myself in a frame of mind to take advantage of the opportunities Christmas provides. I began by making up … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: Christmas Spirit
Praying for an Idea
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these sre Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." As history zooms by us every day, it is good to pause a minute to reflect on why this nation … Continue reading Praying for an Idea
Thank God for the New Old Days
As Christmas gets close I tend to reminisce and, like many in my age bracket, wax philosophical about the “good old days.” I do miss my mom and dad, and Christmas at Grandma’s, etc. But this morning I am struck with how many things I am grateful for today that we didn’t have just a … Continue reading Thank God for the New Old Days
Back in the Fray
I have been remiss in writing on this blog for a good while. Every time I start, I back off. This particular page is supposed to be just me and my thoughts, but i realize that in my job, there are those who will be disturbed by some of my comments. Therefore, I have been silent. Nearly every day I am … Continue reading Back in the Fray
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Friday, December 3, 2010 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Merry Christmas, me and tobie! Someone sent me a YouTube link the other day of a video called . It is just a simple song written after a shopping experience. I am an eternal enemy of schmaltzy goop for the sake of emotion, … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Happy Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I think it is probably the only holiday I really like. Gratitude is a positive force in any life, and in mine it is absolutely essential. Without gratitude I lapse into complaining and self-pity, and that is the road to destruction for me. I have so much to be thankful for … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
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