Archive for November, 2008
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Saturday, November 29th, 20081 Samuel 17:11 “On hearing the Philistines words (Goliath), Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.”
When I was a little boy I hated going to the pediatrician. His office was off Dauphin Street and the building is as it was. I still get sweaty palms as I drive past his office. It […]
A Painting for our Lives
Friday, November 28th, 2008Exodus 37:23 “They made seven lamps, as well as wick trimmers and trays, of pure gold. They made the lamp stand and all the accessories of pure gold.”
When Averette and I first married she had a strong vision for our home. She wanted it to be a place of peace and beauty. It was […]
The Element of Discipline or You Don’t Have to Tell What You Think
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Job 26:4 “Who has helped you utter these words?”
The Element of Discipline in Relationships or
You Don’t Have To Tell What You Think
Recently a lady came into my office who was very angry at a co-worker. She said to me, “I don’t know what to do. I am very mad at this person and […]
The Test of Endurance
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Colossians 1:11 “….being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance”
A great deal of life entails waiting or striving after faithfulness, even when nothing seems to be happening, striving to be disciplined in times where there is not instant gratification.
Runners know that the key to success, the […]
No
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Matthew 26:39 “Father if this is possible, let this cup pass from me.” There were times in Jesus’ ministry that he said, “No.”
During every stage of our lives our attitudes and actions are limited by a certain number of “No’s.” When my children were little “no’s” whirled around like confetti at a New Year’s Eve […]
Ready, Set, Action!
Monday, November 24th, 20081 Corinthians 15:58 “…stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord.”
I feel that I am looking back on my life as a movie I actually lived. Loving and family is very important. In retrospect I believe the greatest thing Averette and I did for our marriage […]
Demanding Times
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Acts 14:15 “We are bringing you Good News, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the Living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.”
I once heard a Bible teacher who said that there are times so challenging that they demand truly great Christians. I believe our times demand […]
Saying Thank You With Money
Friday, November 21st, 20081 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances.”
I love Averette and that love means I pay. I often tell her that my money is her money. Recently we had a misunderstanding. I gave her a hundred dollar bill and asked her to buy two canvases for me and bring me back the change, please. […]
Our Sunset
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Revelations 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who will come again, the Almighty.”
Years ago I was peacefully asleep in our bed. I felt hair brushing against my cheek and someone moistened my face with what I thought was a kiss. I opened my […]
In Defense of Faith
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008Acts 26:27 “King Agrippa, do you believe……?”
In Paul’s defense before King Agrippa he talks about the great change that Christ made in him. I can see the king and the governor and the distinguished people of the court in Caesarea. They would have on their purple robes and their royal scarlet vestments worn for state […]
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