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Jesus
Jesus Wants to Change . . .
Every morning, I look in the mirror. What I see needs some attention. Hair is out of place, stubble grows on my chin, and so on. I make the needed changes before I walk out the door. I wish I could make a few more changes as easily as I comb my hair. There are … Continue reading Jesus Wants to Change . . .
A Turning Point Phrase
In the context of Matthew 26, the Chief priests plot against Jesus as to how they might trap and destroy Him. Meanwhile; Jesus is at Simon the former Leper's house where Simon is hosting a feast in honor of Jesus. Not only is Simon there, but also Lazarus who used to be dead. During the … Continue reading A Turning Point Phrase
Do You Love Like Jesus?
Jesus loved the Heavenly Father - Matt 22:36-37. Do you and I love the Lord with ALL of our heart, soul, and strength, or do we love Him just a little more than self?Jesus loved the Word of God - Matt 24:35. Do you and I spend as much time listening or reading God's word … Continue reading Do You Love Like Jesus?
Motivation for Enthusiasm
Tuesday morning I posted a list of symptoms of apathy and mentioned that a post on motivation was soon to follow. Below are scriptures with limited comment that build up my zeal whenever I focus on them.For the wages of sin is death, (Rom 6:23). There is more to this verse, but this small quote … Continue reading Motivation for Enthusiasm
Fighting Apathy . . . Maybe.
When I was a teenager, I was reading through a BC Comic book. In one particular strip, Peter and Curls were discussing an upcoming election. Peter asked Curls if he was voting for the Apathy Party or the Lethargic Party. Curls replied, "I don't know, I just don't see any difference any more."Apathy is a … Continue reading Fighting Apathy . . . Maybe.
Do You Still Have Your Crown?
Tuesday night was the next to the last lesson in our series of Revival messages from Levi Sides. He challenged each of us present last night with the message, "Don't Let Anybody Take Your Crown."He described our crown using Bible verses as:Incorruptible - 1 Cor 9:24Never Fading - 1 Pet 5:4Indescribably beautiful - 1 Cor … Continue reading Do You Still Have Your Crown?
Six Step Evangelism
On the back leaf of my Bible there is a six step plan of evangelism. I wrote it down while taking notes on a sermon delivered by one of my mentors and instructors, the late Wendell Winkler. Here is what I wrote:Make a list of five prospects. Prospects can relatives, co-workers, friends, people you contact … Continue reading Six Step Evangelism
A Fishing Story
This is not about one that got away, although I have a few of those to tell. This is about a deep sea fishing trip from a few years ago. This story is on my mind because I am planning to go out from Destin, FL next month to bring in a Grouper, Amberjack, or … Continue reading A Fishing Story
Important Do Not Delete
This is NOT a SCAM -- Read to the END!I just found out about a young boy in Georgia who has been diagnosed with a rare disease. I know about him because my cousin's wife's second cousin's daughter goes to school where this little boy's uncle's brother coaches P.E. in Florida. This boy's family does … Continue reading Important Do Not Delete
Driving Thought 