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LIFE DIRECTIONS PART 2

How to Stay the Course in a World Adrift in a Cesspool of Self-Love and a Church Apart in Cultural Chaos (2 Timothy 3:14-17) __________________________________________________________________ Hollyrood’s Gomer called it a “a real head-scratching pickle.” He could not recommend which direction I should choose as I waited at the Y-junction. Oh, the choices! Travel into theContinue reading “LIFE DIRECTIONS PART 2”

LIFE DIRECTIONS  

(Part 1: Introductory Overview of 2 Timothy 3:14-17) Can you be sure you are going the right way in life? Years ago, I traveled through Hollyrood, Kansas, population 447. This was Hollyrood with an “R” and not the big west coast city with the large white sign on the side of a hill. This wasContinue reading “LIFE DIRECTIONS  “

THE KING OF CLEAN COMEDY

Nate Bargatze is a very funny guy. He fills arenas with his humorous stories about real life. His popularity continues to grow with people who prefer “clean comedy.” Clean comedy can be described as humor that avoids explicit or offensive content. It typically excludes profanity, sexual references, and crude jokes, making it suitable for a wideContinue reading “THE KING OF CLEAN COMEDY”

BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!

It was a “Blah! Blah! Blah!” Day. Did you know that the Hebrew version of “Blah! Blah! Blah!” is in a Bible verse? That might mean you have one more Bible verse memorized than you thought! It brought back college-time memories of reading the Peanuts’ Sunday comic strip. One sunny afternoon, Charlie Brown stood onContinue reading “BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!”

A LITTLE BEDTIME STORY: IS GOD ENOUGH?

This all started with reading a Bible verse in Isaiah. The bed is too short on which to stretch out; the blanket is too small to cover you (Isaiah 28:20). Have you ever slept in a bed too small for your body? I will spare you the circumstances which found me searching for a restingContinue reading “A LITTLE BEDTIME STORY: IS GOD ENOUGH?”

DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?

We are watching the figure skating dance competition at the Winter Olympics. This captivating event combines athletic prowess with artistic expression. Pairs of skaters perform choreographed routines to music, showcasing intricate footwork, synchronized movements, and expressive storytelling on ice. Every dance was highlighted by high lifts, crazy spins, and courageous faith in one’s partner. AsContinue reading “DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?”

WRONG TURNS ON THE ROAD OF LIFE

The Road of Life is not a straight highway. There are curves and hills and turns and detours. The unsuspected changes to our planned route do not show up on our current road map. Google redirections are not available. A recent reminder of that feeling of helplessness came on my long six-hour trip home alongContinue reading “WRONG TURNS ON THE ROAD OF LIFE”

A CUP OF HOPE! (Part 2)

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). REVIEW: HOPE IS THE CONFIDENT EXPECTATION OF EXPERIENCING ALL THE FUTURE GOOD GOD HAS PROMISED…SOMEHOW…SOMEWAY…SOMETIME. ILLUSTRATION: Fill the cup of coffee. Make it fresh,Continue reading “A CUP OF HOPE! (Part 2)”

A CUP OF HOPE

Would you like your life to be filled to overflowing with fresh Hope, Joy, and peace? A PRAYER OF HOPE! (Part 1) Romans 15:13 is a wonderful prayer that God wants every believer to experience: “Now may the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will aboundContinue reading “A CUP OF HOPE”