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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Learning to Forgive Yourself and Others
The challenge of most of us is not the realization of God’s mercy and forgiveness. Our challenge is to become people of mercy and forgiveness. One of the hardest things of men to do is to forgive self. Forgiving ourselves … Continue reading
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Spiritual Formation for Ministers [Taken from a Presentation]
1. What is the purpose in the practice of Spiritual Disciplines? In Christian Spiritual Formation or Spiritual Discipline the focus is on Jesus. It is a life-long process as a believer desires to become a disciple of Jesus and become … Continue reading
Our God Of Justice and Mercy
God’s nature includes both justice and mercy. Psalm 103:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV) 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep … Continue reading
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God Gives Second Chances
I don’t know about you, but I am glad God gives second chances. Not only does God give second chances, but God gives us many chances. The God we serve is a God of Love and Mercy. The Bible is … Continue reading
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Carrying Our Cross [A Lenten Meditation]
Luke 9:23-24 New Living Translation (NLT) 23 Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. 24 If you … Continue reading
Franklin Graham Attacks the Faith of President Obama
The Rev. Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, questioned the president’s religious faith today, saying he was unsure whether Obama was a Christian. “I think you have to ask President Obama,” Graham said when asked on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” … Continue reading
America Deserves Better Than SuperPACs
When will the politicians realize, Americans want some common sense in our government. A lot of this dialogue is political posturing. Why make this campaign season about principle? We know it is about winning at all cost. The amount of … Continue reading
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Three Reasons We Must Stop Demonizing Each Other
In America, we are a divided nation. Gone is the “statesmanship” of the past. Now, it is winning at all cost. So in order to win, we must demonize the opposition. To demonize means to portray others who don’t agree … Continue reading
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Four Thoughts If I Gave Whitney Houston’s Eulogy
First of all, I am not the pastor of Whitney Houston or anyone in her family. I will not be doing the eulogy as the funeral. But if I was to give the eulogy here are some of my thoughts. … Continue reading
What If I Was The Pastor of the Real Housewives of Atlanta?
The Real Housewives of Atlanta on the Bravo TV Network is my guilty pleasure. This is the only Housewives franchise show I follow. It is very successful. In fact, it is the highest rated “Housewives” show of the Bravo franchise. … Continue reading
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