Tag: loving others
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For He Has Taught Me More
Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. James 1:17 “Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!” I hear the screams in the wee hours of the morning. The screams that have woken me from a state of sleep I seemed to have just…
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The One Thing I Can Guarantee Won’t Scare Her
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper! It only leads to harm. Psalm 37:8 Many mornings and many afternoons I spend my time wresting “monsters.” On those mornings when our routine is blown, the “monster” is a frazzled and oversensitive 5 year old boy. But, on most mornings, the “monster”…
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What Happened to Compassion?
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 1 Peter 3:8 It was bound to happen again eventually. We just didn’t think it would happen the second week of school. A substitute bus driver is usually…
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Handing out Hearts
But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. Jeremiah 17:10 Love. That one word is important to most everyone. We all want to love, to be loved, to be shown love. And, oh…the pure bliss of hearing those three little words-I love you. But, sometimes those words don’t come. Those three little words are…
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More than a Dirty Sock
“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.” Matthew 18:5 “And, the first Camp Hall of Fame Award goes to Pastor January!” I had survived my first church camp experience. I was also exhausted, was losing patience, and really wanted to get on the bus and head back home.…
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What if Love is the Purpose?
“The clearer we capture the vision of our new identity in Jesus Christ, the more we realize that our deepest needs for security, significance, and satisfaction are met in Him and not in people, possessions, or positions.” -Derwin Gray, Limitless Life I have shared previously how I have struggled on several occasions with my purpose at…
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Offering Cups of Grace
“But as Jesus saw her walking toward the well where He was waiting, He saw what others did not see; a future trophy of His grace.” Derwin Gray, Limitless Life There is often a common stereotype the surrounds the term “Christian.” Words like “hypocrite” and “judgmental” come to mind as those that are often thrown around.…