Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

4-20-16 “Pastor’s Blast” – Tackling the Giant of Resentment

In the recent past we’ve had a discussion about when its helps to be “Unforgiving”. We talked about how forgiveness is a response to a repentant heart and that not even God forgives us until we repent. There is, however, a problem with not forgiving if we hold on to the anger that results from the offense – we soon find ourselves buried in RESENTMENT.
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Stay Clear of These People!

When we were kids, our parents often gave us good advice – even if we didn’t appreciate it at the time.  You know these and you may have offered them to your own children: –       Look both ways before you … Continue reading

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Neener Neener!

Social media is a wondrous thing!  With it we connect with friends long lost; discover those with shared interests; waste hours watching video of animals doing cute and funny things; and have the opportunity to share our thoughts worldwide with … Continue reading

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Tarn-ex or Hefty Bags

At the risk of sounding like an old fart, again, what’s up with the pants pulled down past the tush – STILL!? OK, lets get something clear right from the start:  I am a veteran of over a quarter of … Continue reading

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Just the Facts Ma’am

I may not be the brightest knife in the toolshed, but I’d like to think I’m no dummy either.  Perhaps this is wishful thinking, but my mom always told me to focus on the positive . . . When I … Continue reading

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Sometimes There are No Shortcuts

I’ll admit it right up front:  I am by nature a lazy bum.  I know this because my adopted father reminded me of this throughout my childhood. Now, being a lazy bum is not always a bad thing.  It is … Continue reading

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Bold and Loving and Sensible

I’m writing this entry on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech and as a white guy, I often felt I couldn’t or shouldn’t say much about the civil rights movement. Now that … Continue reading

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FREE!!!! New Release – “Just Keep At It!”

I’m pleased to announce the release of “Just Keep At It – Reflections on the Apostle Paul’s first Letter to Timothy”, the 7th volume in my series “Faith That Works!”.  As a SPECIAL THANK YOU to all who have purchased … Continue reading

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