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Jan 18
James A Garfield
I learned to appreciate James Garfield listening to Play the Man by Mark Batterson on RightNow Media. Born in a log cabin in Ohio. Only ordained preacher to become US President. (our 20th) Only president that didn’t run for president. The 1880 Republican National Convention, they were deadlocked after 35 ballots. They nominated James A …
Jan 03
“The Perfect Gift” by JJ Heller
I heard this song this Christmas. It’s a good one. https://youtu.be/_mDftjVZXPs https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jjheller/theperfectgift.html
Dec 27
2 days after Christmas quick reflections
When the angel appeared to the Shepherds in Luke 2:10-11, we often pick up on the bright lights and fear. I find it noteworthy that, beyond he/r calming their fear, s/he lays out much of the gospel. This baby is Good News Joy For all people A …
Dec 23
God’s Hesed Love for Us – Joe Stowell’s messages calling us to take God’s Heart in Our Hands
Much can be learned from the story of Ruth. Joe Stowell has an excellent 3-Part message. God’s Heart In Our Hands Part 1 God’s Heart In Our Hands Part 2 God’s Heart In Our Hands Part 3 (These notes are not organized. Sorry.) Boaz was the kinsman redeemer. Jesus is our kinsman redeemer. God has …
Dec 22
Charitable Contributions
I saw online someone suggesting that people should contribute quick (to NCTM, in this case). My response: Yes, we should contribute to NCTM’s Trust. However, I think “charitable deductions will be treated very differently in the coming year,” is misleading. It is my understanding, with the new tax bill, that charitable deductions can still be …
Dec 13
Charles Spurgeon Quotes
Charles Spurgeon – English preacher 19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892 Whatever subject I preach, I do not stop until I reach the Savior, the Lord Jesus, for in Him are all things. Infinite, and an infant. Eternal, and yet born of a woman. Almighty, and yet hanging on a woman’s breast. Supporting a …
Sep 28
Calvin’s Micah 6:8 Prayer
In the Calvin commentary on Micah he includes this prayer. (I have the Calvin app.) It is broad and far-reaching, in the same way that Micah 6:8 is broad and far-reaching.
Sep 19
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13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luke 19:13 We live between the 1st and 2nd Comings of Christ. Our calling is to follow Jesus’ commandments. That is, to love. J.C.Ryle wrote a nice piece on this. …
Sep 10
50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Youth
50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Youth 50_Ways_to_Build_Strength_Caring_for_Youth. (PDF)
1 John 4:19
http://quoteseverlasting.com/quotations/category/c-s-lewis-2/