Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 The town I live in has a Fourth of July Parade. It is a real slice of Americana. It is only about an hour long but it is filled with…
Read MoreI press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 I had to do something. I was gaining weight and there was no end to my opportunities to eat! I wondered how I used to keep it off and then I remembered that I used…
Read More“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2 “I wanna know — Who keeps doing this?” said an elderly lady in…
Read MoreFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 A small church in a mid-sized city just reported that during their Vacation Bible School last week 52…
Read MoreWhen He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34 I know that I live in a Christian bubble. Every once in a while it bothers me that I am out…
Read MoreFor I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. John_13:15 I was just reading about a man who said, “A while back I found myself talking on the phone, emailing on my laptop, and playing Wii with my daughter all at once.” It…
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