Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom beContinue reading “equip you”
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I have a dream…
On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor he told them a parable. ‘When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sitContinue reading “I have a dream…”
Thoughts on Stewardship – Quit Tithing. Really.
Originally posted on Thoughts on the Edge (of Town):
I almost titled this a ‘random’ thought on stewardship. But it really isn’t random. I’m working on my master’s thesis on stewardship so stewardship is something I spend a lot of time thinking about, not to mention researching and reading. Yes, some of us do read…
Servant of all
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one atContinue reading “Servant of all”
good stewards…
The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whateverContinue reading “good stewards…”
Relationship: Parent
Originally posted on The Lutheran Zephyr:
I recently completed a marathon of paperwork for my children’s elementary school. It is my annual handwriting workout. I write more by hand at this time of year than at any other time of the year. Emergency contact forms. Medical forms. Tell us about your child forms. School policy…
bless those who abuse you…
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called that you might inherit a blessing. For “Those whoContinue reading “bless those who abuse you…”
save or destroy
On another sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to see whether he would cure on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him. Even though he knew what they were thinking, he saidContinue reading “save or destroy”
Learning How to Give
Originally posted on The Lutheran Zephyr:
You’d think it wouldn’t take much to learn how to give. Just reach into your pocket and give, right? Of course, if you’ve ever spent time in a preschool, you know that there is often a reluctance in giving and sharing. Sharing toys doesn’t come naturally. Giving that toy…
Hold fast
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one isContinue reading “Hold fast”
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