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Sin

…from 3/22/17 Equipped with Chris Brooks (31 min. mark) Every human has to deal with  The original sin that destorts us, The actual Sin that tempts and distracts us, and  The indwelling sin that manipulates us.

Awareness

May we have an awareness, as Jesus showed us, and shows us, of others and respond responsibly. My prayer is that God would give me that awareness and ability to respond in love.

The God I Know (by Love & The Outcome)

Music Video / Video with lyrics /  Lyrics Not religion, but the God I Know Music Video Video with lyrics Lyrics http://www.songlyrics.com/love-the-outcome/the-god-i-know-lyrics/

18 Things Mentally Strong People Do

Here’s a good list. I do consider prayer and reverence for God as included and implied.                                                   My comment was: Yes, I like the way it states they are kind, take …

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Surviving and Succeeding in Life and Ministry

Surviving and Succeeding in Life and Ministry Sermon by (Navy Chaplain) Ron Pettigrew, 2/26/17, Wesley UMC When Ron went off to serve in the Navy, his father told him Son, take care of your people, because your people will take care of you. His scripture text for the sermon is Mark 1:29-39 Ron made 3 …

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At some point, we need to Make America United Again

(written Jan. 21, 2017) It was a very strange election year, for many reasons. (I didn’t feel that either party, during the election, put up a viable candidate.  OK, that can happen from time to time.) The thing that concerns me is how divisive many have become. I don’t believe that tearing down and ‘throwing …

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See, Love, Follow

http://achievebalance.com/data/songs/daybyday.htm

“Come, let us discuss this,” says the Lord.

Isiah, long before Christ appeared, unfolds the Gospel plan Isiah 1:18 18 “Come, let us discuss this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat …

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Ten Practical Ways To Take Your Ministry To The Next Level

This is a very good post by Tim Price. Ten Practical Ways To Take Your Ministry To The Next Level – Click here Does look toward taking it to the next level, but also about building foundations, intentionality, and sustainability. Under Document Your Ministry he has a good list: Vision; Culture; Process; Main Thing; Fully …

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The Story of the Other Wise Man

The Story of the Other Wise Man has brought joy and meaning to myself and my family for many years. I highly recommend reading this small book. It is a legend of a fourth wise man (a scholar as the three wise men), who also studied the prophesies and the stars and set out to …

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