Monthly Archives: September 2010

Much to Risk

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, … Continue reading

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Practicing Patience

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, … Continue reading

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The Way of the Lord

Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your … Continue reading

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Win Loss Record

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 Winning and losing.  It’s the difference between the good  and the truly great.  You can put … Continue reading

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Parenthesis

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. … Continue reading

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Oscar

On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of … Continue reading

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Still Weighting

Since childhood, I have had a weight problem.  Carrying extra weight was physically limiting, as most anyone can understand.  What is lost is the emotional and spiritual toll this can have on a person.  I know firsthand what long term … Continue reading

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Worth The Weight

So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her. – Genesis 29:20   Anyone who knows me knows that I have been obese for the … Continue reading

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Harmless

Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. – Romans 13:10   As a lover of words, I appreciate how certain words which mean basically the same thing will evoke a different meaning … Continue reading

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The Confession of a 39 Year Old Man

Imagine taking a child to his first baseball game.  During the first inning, the first batter swings at the first pitch, lifting a soft fly ball that comes directly to the boy’s seat.  With his glove in place, the boy … Continue reading

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