April 2013 archive

The Humbling of Life

One of the purposes of marriage is to humble us.  Most couples go into marriage not understanding why everyone thinks it is hard.  They are the “real” love story and it will not be hard for them.  Usually the first few months adjust this mentality.  Successful couples are humbled in their pride, selfishness, and stubbornness. …

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Your Life Chart

Look at the following three charts and consider which one   the Christian should adopt? Chart 1:  Your LIfe     Chart 2: Your List of Priorities Chart 3: God is the Spoke of Your Life’s Wheel     I think the third chart: “God is the spoke of Life’s Wheel” should be the chart …

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To My Little Girl on Her 6th Birthday

This is my letter to Brooke on her 6th birthday — April 6, 2013. —- Brooke,           I loved holding you as a baby.  You were so precious.  I would come home from work and sit in my recliner and rock you.  Mom always poked fun at how I softy patted …

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“It is Finished”

John’s record has Jesus’ last words from the cross being “It is finished” (19:30).  This is just one word in the original Greek — tetelestai.  It is a powerful expression. Notice how Jesus earlier used this same term. Jesus used the term in a future tense form in Luke 18:31.  Jesus predicts his coming trial …

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Why Your Children Should Visit Nursing Homes

The smell . . . the yells . . .  the awkward questions . . .  all of these are a part of visiting a nursing home facility. I remember going to nursing homes as a kid. Both of my great-grandmothers were in nursing home facilities.  I still remember going with family members to see …

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