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19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, evenContinue Reading
Good story
This isn’t a prayer. I don’t know if this is true; I haven’t checked it on Snopes. But it’s a good story, so enjoy. Father John Powell, a professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy: Some twelve years ago,Continue Reading
Jars of Clay – part 3
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4 NIV) I’ve been musing lately on the reality of being a “jar of clay,” or, more specifically, being human and subject to my fallen nature,Continue Reading
Jars of Clay – part 2
3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him.” (Jer. 18 NIV)Continue Reading
Jars of Clay – part 1
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Prov. 12:18 NIV) 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4 NIV) 3 So I went down to theContinue Reading
Rejoice
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Php. 4 NIV) There are times in life when we need to stop what we are doing and celebrate! We must recognize the small and the large accomplishments, gifts, or other circumstances and thank God for them. 6Do notContinue Reading
Set for Life
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV)I am continuing to read and read and read on parenting and educating our children. This week I realized this parenting thing as a “calling” in a way I don’t know thatContinue Reading
Prosper in hope
I have a hope, I have a futureI have a destiny that is yet awaiting meMy life’s not over; a new beginning’s just begunI have a hope, I have this hope God has a plan; it’s not to harm meBut it’s to prosper me and to hear me when IContinue Reading
Tired
The other night I had the chance to talk with a friend who I hadn’t seen in several months. She and her husband have four boys age 2 to 6 and she works full time as a teacher in a neighboring school district. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad. WeContinue Reading
Destroying families
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of thisContinue Reading