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Having a “Mary” Christmas Part 3 of 3

3) Mary was concerned about the Eternal Things….Martha the Earthly things. Notice this expression at the end of verse 42. When the meal is done, and the dishes are cleaned and all the decorations are put away…what will be remembered. … Continue reading

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Having a Mary Christmas Part 2 of 3

2) Mary was devoted to the person….Martha was distracted by the process. 39a-40 If you notice something….and this is very obvious…the whole purpose for what they are doing here in this passage is because the Lord had come to visit … Continue reading

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Keeping it Together Part 2

Last post we saw Man’s expectations in marriage and how it leads to frustration…  but what did God have in mind for married people? (Genesis 2:24) Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto … Continue reading

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Keeping It Together Part 1

We have two wedding milestones this year in our family…  First is the beginning of a new marriage as our oldest daughter married a fine Christian man this summer (picture by Kent Boyle).  Second, my wife and I will be … Continue reading

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It is All About Perspective

There are times in our lives when circumstances look overwhelming… they are seemingly insurmountable… we don’t know if we will overcome them, or they will overcome us. But how we overcome the problems and trials of life have everything to … Continue reading

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Can God Search Us?

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” (Psalm 139:23). I think we are somewhat familiar with David’s cry in this Psalm. But I wonder how familial we are with the concept that David … Continue reading

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The Harvest is Ready !

There is no doubt in my mind that there is a harvest of people who are in need of hearing the life changing message of Jesus Christ.   The Lord in Matthew chapter 9:37 declared that “The harvest truly is … Continue reading

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Being in One Accord

There is no time in history when the church was more effective than it was in the 1st century. The secret is very obvious and it is found in Acts 1:14…. it is in the phrase “One Accord”. It means … Continue reading

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