“Love, Ice Cream, and Reconciliation”

“In Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself . . .therefore the love of Christ compels us.” 2 Corinthians 5 “Unforgiveness is the poison chalice that we drink from in the hopes of hurting others.” What’s your favorite ice cream?  Friday night the church I pastor in Allenspark had an old-fashioned ice cream social. …

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“The Father’s Love”

“Behold what manner of love the father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God.”  1 John The child was the offspring of her father’s immense love.  From the very moment of her conception, he knew her. . . and loved her as only he could. He knew her, and he…

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“Five Fathers”

“O Lord, You search me and You know me.” Psalm 139 “To her, the name of her father was another name for love“ Fanny Fern It’s Father’s Day.  Of course I’m thinking of my father.  Aren’t you?  But the question might be, “How are you thinking of him?”  With great appreciation and gratitude that go…

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“Knowing Christ through The Spirit of Love”

“May you be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner self, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, and that you, being rooted and grounded in love . . . may be able to know the love of Christ.”  Paul in Ephesians 3 “The Spirit of Love is the Spirit…

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“I Desire To . . . Know Christ.”[1]

“I Desire to Know Christ.” Paul in Philippians 3:10 “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probably explanation is that I was made for another world.” C.S. Lewis What do you desire most in life?  I asked my seven-year-old granddaughter that question.  Her response?  “A…

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“A Touching Resurrection”

“Look at my hands and my feet.  It is I myself.  Touch me and see.” Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24 “Paradise is attained by touch.” Helen Keller Fill in the blank:  “My heart was touched when . . . .” There are many possibilities for that, as many as there are individuals…

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“Jesus in Real Life.”

“I am the resurrection and the Life.”  John 11:24 “And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him“ Luke 24:31 What difference, if any, does the resurrection of Jesus make in your life? That’s the question I’ve been contemplating these past two weeks during my time in Cambodia. Jesus, and His resurrection, might be someone…

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“In The Garden”

“Then Mary turned around and saw Jesus . . . but she thought He was the gardener.”  John 20 “I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses, and the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the song of God discloses.”  The Hymn “In The Garden” Spring is a…

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“Living in Easter Awe and Wonder”

“At the crack of dawn, the women came to the tomb . . . they found the stone rolled away . . . they were puzzled as they couldn’t find the body of Jesus . . . then out of nowhere two men bathed in heavenly light appeared . . . the women were awestruck…

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“Follow Me . . . From Disappointment to Delight”

“This is My beloved Son, in whom I delight.”  Matthew 3:17 “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” MLK Jr. “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ.”   Romans 8:1 “I’m really disappointed . . . in you.” When have you thought, or even said that to yourself?  Most likely…

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