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Wounds from a Sincere Friend…
“Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy” [Proverbs 27:6]. Paul urges Timothy “You as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong” [2 Timothy 4:2, Amplified Bible]. … Continue reading
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Uncomfortable Truth…
I was a full-time teacher for thirty-six years. My job was to present instructional material in front of different kinds of people all year long, week after week. I am sure that some appreciated my teaching; sadly I am sure … Continue reading
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Bad News as Good News?
I draw upon John Bevere’s book quite a lot. It usually stimulates me to comment on the point the author is making. I don’t really want to reproduce the book for readers of my blog. My thinking is my interpretation … Continue reading
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Two Churches Side by Side
I have always admired pastors. That is not to say they are perfect but I have always felt that a pastor has my best interest at heart. Generally, they don’t intend to harm me. Their words impact me; they always … Continue reading
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Correction…maybe a no-brainer?
In my prayer group, there is someone who says the key to growth in our church is to make it more inviting to people. That is his prayer. I run into a choir member who reports to me that our … Continue reading
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Underselling Grace…
As humans get more mature [I am trying to be positive about aging], we tend to reminisce. Things were so much better when we were all younger. We love to speak about the “good ole days.” Life was simpler, everyone … Continue reading
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“Gone to Meddling”
The premise of John Bevere’s book Good or God? is that instead of attempting to seek a higher standard of Christian living, we are often satisfied with less. Instead of seeking God, we are content to just be happy with … Continue reading
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Liar, Liar
Stop telling lies… One of the most fascinating aspects of my communication study over the years has been the idea of perception. Perception is essentially a person’s point of view, how they take in information about their world. A lot … Continue reading
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The Do’s and Don’ts
“The Old Testament is filled with do’s and don’ts, but the New Testament is all about grace” [Bevere*, 146] Many of you have read the Old Testament, some maybe more than once. It seems true that God told the Israelites … Continue reading
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The Spirit is Willing…
Let me pose what we call a “no brainer” to you. You know, one of those questions where you don’t have to think about your response. It would just be yes, a flat out yes. In John 1:16, Pastor Bevere … Continue reading
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