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GOSSIPER!

Have you ever been devastated because of the words that came out of someone’s mouth? How about someone who you thought was a dear friend? I’m sure we all have & I’m also sure we’ve also said the words that did the damage. If you never have, you are perfect. James 3:2 says we all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.

Gossip is probably the biggest destroyer of all time. It’s deadlier than the…

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Added by Tammy on October 21, 2015 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Jesus is the answer

Jesus is the answer for the world today, above him their's no other jesus is the way. If we trust and obey him he won't let us down, and when ever we need him he will always be around.

Added by mamie watts on October 20, 2015 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Jesus and Tiny Seeds

Jesus and tiny seeds. Matthew 13.31-32

Jesus was all about the Seeds in Matthew 13 – have you noticed as you have read through the chapter? The Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, and now the Parable of the Mustard Seed. Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”1

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Added by Christine on October 19, 2015 at 8:10am — No Comments

SUNDAY BLESSING

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In the end, truth wins

In the end, truth wins. Matthew 13.24-30; 38-43

My mama, who was kinda' old when I was born1, used some antiquated words that found their way into my vocabulary. Like the word 'tarry'. She would say, 'Go ahead and go, but don't tarry!' In other words, 'get right back, don't delay, or I'll worry'. I also took a page out of her book with words she did not say that she believed a lady should not utter, certainly not a Christian lady. The words were not necessarily swear words,…

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Added by Christine on October 14, 2015 at 11:43am — No Comments

Test and Trials - God's Love Manifestation

A week ago during Sunday mass, I ask God to provide to me the best for my daughter. I ask for more finances so I can give the best for my wife and daughter. I am financially stable, have a great job, and am able to provide the needs of my family but I asked for more from our Lord.

The night of the same day, my wife and I had a very heated argument which snowballed into a very difficult marital problem. During the course of our argument, I failed God and questioned Him if what…

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Added by Carl on October 13, 2015 at 9:00pm — No Comments

What about the Sower?

Matthew 13.18-23

Pictures of the Sower come readily to mind from childhood Sunday school days. Symbolic breakdowns of the Parable of the Sower in Bible college still seemed to mostly focus on the ground or the soil, representing the heart; that is, whether or not the…

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Added by Christine on October 13, 2015 at 8:19am — No Comments

What do you (want to) see?

What do you (want to) see? Matthew 13.10-17

There is nothing like a really gifted speaker or teacher, like the messenger who can capture an audience and command their attention. Oh come on, you've seen the opposite in business meetings, civic settings, courtroom dramas and even…

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Added by Christine on October 12, 2015 at 8:16am — No Comments

God’s Big Personality.

God’s Big Personality. Matthew 13.1-9

The other day in “What do you want—really?” I asked you what you really wanted in order to believe. The hyper-religious Jews had asked Jesus for another sign, remember? Jesus had already done various sorts of miracles, he had taught in the temple, synagogues, in-doors and out-of-doors, to small gatherings and large ones—all, so that folks could hear the message of his Father in Heaven. He taught that they might know,…

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Added by Christine on October 9, 2015 at 7:43am — 1 Comment

"What do you want-I mean, really?"

"What do you want-I mean,…

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Added by Christine on October 7, 2015 at 1:45pm — No Comments

The Ending Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. On his robe and on his thigh…

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Added by DOROTHY on October 5, 2015 at 8:41am — No Comments

Mindfulness at Every Turn

Mindfulness at Every Turn. 1 Timothy One and Matthew 12.33-37

(this was from two years ago, but has application to our discussion out of Matthew chapter 12 that our words matter, and they come from someplace—they come from our hearts and minds.) For that reason,

our mindfulness is key.

It was Sunday night, and it had been a long week, and I was tired in every way… simply spent. So I created a restful space ~ lit three pumpkin-scented candles, turned on some piano music,… Continue

Added by Christine on September 30, 2015 at 11:03am — No Comments

S.O.S. Mathew

S.O.S. Matthew 12.33

It has been a very strange week, but I’ll get back to that at the end.

First allow me a look in the rearview mirror: in the spring of this year, I began asking God for a vision of what Women of Passion1 should look like for the Fall, which is now here. [Vision? Was I looking for some New Age smoky picture in a dream? Of course not. Since I first read it 13 years ago as a leader on a pastoral staff, this definition of vision lodged in my… Continue

Added by Christine on September 28, 2015 at 6:00am — No Comments

John 10:9-10 - Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My pu…

D6YWFr6HX1N_DWjPY4A8ukukTbumQ6s_xPJztB38qLU1jcyDrGVCmQ== John 10:9-10 - Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying…

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Added by DOROTHY on September 24, 2015 at 5:12am — No Comments

You...A Fruit Tree?

You … A Fruit Tree? Matthew 12.33-35

Oh, goodness—I remember my mom quoting this poem to me—I loved it when I was a little girl, and I still do:

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day, and lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear a nest of robins in her hair;

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Added by Christine on September 21, 2015 at 8:00am — No Comments

Words Matter

Words Matter. Matthew 12.31-37

“Oh, I am so sick of your behavior! You’re so lazy—why can’t you be more like your brother? I’m not sure you are ever going to amount to anything!” Ouch. Did the mother just say that? She collected herself later and went back into her 13-year-old son’s room, saying, “Hey, you know I didn’t mean that, right? I was just exasperated—had a hard day, right? Sorry, Bobby.” “Yeah, okay, Mom…” but do you think it was really okay? Heck no. His mother’s words… Continue

Added by Christine on September 18, 2015 at 7:59am — 3 Comments