Archive | February, 2014

Eeyores Anonymous

“Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayer, and thank him for all he has done”    Philippians 4:6 This is a tough passage to accomplish, but a good one to work on. ‘Worry’ can consume us at times. I know people who feel that if they worry […]

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Expect the expected

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense”  Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) We have heard the saying, “expect the unexpected”. That can be good, but I would like to also suggest that we “expect the expected”. Sports coaches, players, and fans should expect that the refs will make at […]

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Three point “Oasis” sermon

“God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But He makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land”  Psalm 68:6 (NLT) This verse is a preachers dream because it breaks up into a clean “three point sermon”. In “point one” the preacher would talk about the ‘lonely’, and […]

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Living amongst ‘Idiots’

“First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye” Matthew 7:5 (NLT) We seem to have the tendency to see flaws in others pretty easily, especially those we don’t like. It can make for enjoyable, yet damaging, conversation if […]

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