Monthly Archives: April 2008

Is God too Busy?

In Matthew 9 there is a miracle inside a miracle. As Jesus was on His way to heal a little girl, He was interrupted. So Jesus patiently stopped and dealt with the woman in need, then resumed His schedule. It … Continue reading

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What Is Required?

Micah 6:8…”He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. What is required of you on a daily … Continue reading

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3 Keys to Ministry Impact

As we all know, the Apostle Paul was an effective minister. His ministry “was not without result.” In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul reflects on his ministry and gives three keys to ministry impact. 1. MINISTRY IMPACT OCCURS WHEN WE HAVE … Continue reading

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Trusting God Every Day!

George MacDonald wrote…”In God, we live every commonplace as well as the most exalted moment of our being. To trust in Him when no need is pressing, when things seem going right of themselves, may be harder than when things … Continue reading

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If You Feel Persecuted

Simon Peter’s first letter was sent to Christians scattered by persecution. He encouraged them to remain faithful in spite of their hardship. What he said about unjust suffering can help us when we feel mistreated. Unfair suffering should not be … Continue reading

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It Takes Courage!

Psalm 31:24… “Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” Life is not always the rosy pathway we desire! Too bad, but if things always went our way it would not … Continue reading

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Does it Pay to Serve God?

For thousand of years the faithful followers of God have occasionally wondered if it was was worth it to serve the Lord.  Usually these doubts were never expressed aloud.  However toward the end of the Old Testament some actually began … Continue reading

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When We Pray For One Another….

James 5:16….”Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. There have been many times in my life that … Continue reading

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What I Was Reminded Of At The Airport!

Yesterday as Mitch and I waited at the airport to take our flight to see our daughter it was fun to watch people. We are a peculiar bunch of humans. People of all heights, weights, races and ages were roaming … Continue reading

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We must Go Down to Go Up

Ever since Sir Isaac Newton “discovered” the law of gravity people have known that what goes up must come down. However, as is often the case in scripture, we find truth that is exactly opposite of conventional wisdom. The Lord … Continue reading

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