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Let me get my phone, I want to make a pie . . .

Yes, I’ve actually said that. For most of my life, making a pie would involve checking through cookbooks to locate my favorite recipes. Lately I find myself taking the easy way out. A quick google of apple pie (or whatever … Continue reading

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Going in Faith First

Believing in it – whatever “it” is – gives us courageous motivation in the face of fear. We won’t need a money-back guarantee. Just God’s Word of promise will bring forth our trust in Him. A couple of Sundays ago … Continue reading

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Horses

Here in Ocala we are fortunate to have the World Equestrian Center and I am often there watching the performances of those handsome animals and their riders.  Usually I’m looking down from the stands at the day’s event, but when … Continue reading

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Provisions, Abundance, But Why?

          2 Corinthians 9:8-11  “GOD can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done… He gives you something you can then give away, which grows … Continue reading

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The Ten Commandments

I was thinking about the Ten Commandments recently and decided to review them and their meanings since I had not done so for a few years.  I know we studied and thoroughly discussed them in our Confirmation classes about 55 … Continue reading

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Relentless

We have had several very windy days here at camp. The wind has howled without ceasing day and night for about a week. The sun has shown in a bright blue sky and rain has raged through the gloom of … Continue reading

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Many Meanings III

Two weeks ago I mentioned the multivalence of Biblical texts. That is, they have more than one meaning. While some people are disturbed about this way of understanding the Bible, it has always been part of my approach to teaching … Continue reading

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Love God, Love Others & Do Stuff

A recent cruise experience was filled with opportunities for worship, devotions, laughter, fellowship, singing, and inspirational talks and stories.  We had the opportunity to hear Laura Story, Mark Lowry and Michael W Smith speak, as well as sing.  In one … Continue reading

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Going in Faith First

Believing in it – whatever “it” is – gives us courageous motivation in the face of fear. We won’t need a money-back guarantee. Just God’s Word of promise will bring forth our trust in Him. A couple of Sundays ago … Continue reading

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My Shield

“O Lord, You are my refuge and my shield.”  Psalm 119:114 I read this verse on my monthly calendar this morning.  I was especially taken with the word shield.   There are many words that come to mind when I think … Continue reading

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