In Mark 3 we learn a lot about what it means to follow and serve Jesus. This chapter encourages me, but it also makes me think seriously about my role as a disciple. When the chapter opens, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, exposing the hard hearts of the Pharisees. They are already angry …
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Seven Days of Christmas Gifts – Day 7
Merry Christmas! What a precious blessing to wake up today knowing that we belong to God, all because Jesus was willing to come and do what we so desperately needed but couldn’t do for ourselves. I know God doesn’t really exist in time as we know it. He is the beginning and the end, and …
A Bittersweet Day
Well, today is the day. Our youngest daughter and her husband and our sweet 18-month-old grandson and granddaughter-to-arrive-this-summer are getting on a plane and flying eight hours across the Atlantic to live. We’ve been through this before, so my feelings aren’t new. I have to admit, it’s not any easier. The best word to describe …
Two Distractions We Must Overcome If We Are To Live On Mission
One of my favorite scriptures is Lamentations 3:22-23: The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I don’t know about you, but I set a lot of goals for myself, but I don’t seem to accomplish a lot of them. I see changes …
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Things Learned On Mission In Pennsylvania
Last week Todd and I participated in a mission trip opportunity to Pennsylvania. If you compare the physical characteristics of the two states of NC and PA, there are lots of similarities. There are 12.8 million people in the state of PA, compared with 10.2 million in NC. The state of PA covers 46,055 square …
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