Month: August 2013

A Bit of News

Sunday, August 11, 2013 Last week, Gaye and I celebrated our 50th Anniversary by Renewing our Vows before family and friends – 50 wonderful years of marriage and ministry together. This week, we are taking time to be together on an Anniversary trip, relaxing and reflecting on the many memories […]

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Qualified To Serve

“For he who serves Christ . . is acceptable to God and approved by men.” Romans 14:18 NKJV Humility prepares you to serve; pride prevents you. My thoughts and comments today are about, “qualified to serve.” Serving is an art, not a task – elevating, not demeaning. Serving benefits others, […]

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Godly Optimism

“The plans I have for you [are] for good . . to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT Optimism about the future is empty unless God is included there. My thoughts and comments today are about “Godly optimism.” In one’s life, a new season is exciting. […]

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Opportunity for Joy

“Whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.”  James 1:2 NLT The life, or faith, that never meets resistance never develops strength. My thoughts and comments today are about an “opportunity for joy.” As long as there is life, there will be times that try your […]

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Living Generously

“For God loves the person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT Generosity resides in a heart that values people more than possessions. My thoughts and comments today are about “living generously.” Generosity is more an attitude than your financial ability. It is about sharing what you have generously and […]

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