Read the following Bible verses several times: Ecclesiastes 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________… Read More »
$300 Millon
What you do if you had $300 million? Some of you just laughed and thought to yourself, “That’s a silly question. I’ll never have that kind of money, so why waste my time thinking about it.” I get it…but let’s have some fun for a moment anyway and think about it. What’s the first thing… Read More »
Faith and Church Growth
Read the following Bible verse several times: Acts 16:5 “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: Is there a connection between a growing faith and a growing church? What is… Read More »
The Christmas Clock
A battery powered clock hangs on the wall in our kitchen. It briefly chimes musical tunes each hour. We hung it two years ago when decorating for Christmas because it plays Christmas tunes. We liked it so well, we left it up. I don’t think we planned to leave it up permanently, but it still… Read More »
When Heaven Rejoices
Read the following Bible verse several times: Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions:… Read More »
Pleasing People…Pleasing God
Young kids like to please their parents, loving wives look for ways to please their husbands, wise husbands learn what pleases their wives, and good employees want to please their boss. Not everyone cares about pleasing others. On one level we understand that. We can’t live our life always worried about what other people think… Read More »
Heaven’s Book of Names
Read the following Bible verse several times: Luke 10:20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: In Luke 10 Jesus sent 70 followers… Read More »
Manure and Prayer
We always had large gardens on the farm when I was a kid, which meant we had lots of potatoes, beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, etc. There was plenty of food and it was good. Potatoes were stored under the house for winter (they last longer in a dark and dry place), beans… Read More »
When God Looks From Heaven
Read the following Bible verses from the book of Psalms several times: Psalm 33:13-14 “The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; From His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth” Having read these two verses several times, what is God saying to you? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________… Read More »
It Happened At Lowe’s
I stopped at Lowe’s to get some light bulbs and while there I asked a store employee for help. While we were talking, a man standing nearby made a suggestion. A moment later this same man said to me, “Aren’t you a preacher?” I said “yes” and he gave me a big bear hug. He… Read More »
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