Tag Archives: relationships

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

Have you noticed how your neighborhood is starting to look more and more like Mr. Rogers’? Are there more people out in your neighborhood? I generally hear more noise around my house. With people staying home, they’re finding things to … Continue reading →

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Do it now

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

We’ve never been through anything like this before. This pandemic is testing our faith, our stamina, our patience, our confidence, our endurance, and what I’m especially thinking about this morning — our love. There appear to be no guarantees. You … Continue reading →

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Isolating the isolated

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

One of the down sides of this pandemic that is affecting us all is the fact that we are all being forced into isolation. That might not necessarily be a problem if it weren’t for the fact that we are … Continue reading →

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Becoming friends with your enemies

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

So now that we have all of you with boots on the ground refusing to enter into gossip, rumors, and negative talk with friends about perceived enemies — now that there are so many of you, as Bob has suggested … Continue reading →

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Pass it on

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples … and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who … Continue reading →

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Laugh uncontrollably

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

There’s another saying on the wall of my kitchen; this one simply is “Laugh uncontrollably.” How long has it been since you laughed like this? One man that could elicit uncontrollable laughter is sadly no longer with us. It’s been … Continue reading →

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Becoming visible

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. (Ephesians 5:13) People are becoming more and more invisible. Advances in the access and use of the Internet are most likely … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus Christ among you?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. 2 Corinthians 13:5 How do you tell if Jesus is among you? You look for Him. Is He here? Is He … Continue reading →

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