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Terms defined… Critic: noun, 1. a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. 2. a person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, especially one who does so professionally. Critique: noun, a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory. Criticize: verb, 1. indicate the faults… Read more
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Give Thanks: Learning to be grateful in all seasons. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CSB)… Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. When we demonstrate a “give thanks no matter what happens” attitude, we begin to change, and we begin to attract others to that change.… Read more
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2 Corinthians 5:17 (Amplified Bible)… “Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual… Read more
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Give Thanks: Learning to be grateful in all seasons. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (GW)… “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.” Last Sunday, we celebrated our week-long session of Vacation Bible School. We sang all the songs we taught the kids,… Read more
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Learning to be grateful in all seasons. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)… “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I’m a worrier, and come from a long line of worriers. I used to think worry was a family character trait, and therefore, it was… Read more
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Learning to be grateful in all seasons. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (Amplified Bible)… “Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” There are… Read more
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This past Sunday was Pentecost Sunday around the world in the Christian church, marking fifty days after Easter. It is a day when the church gathers in worship to celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our midst as the “body of Christ.” In some ways, it is the birthday… Read more
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Honestly, I am not a writer, but I wish I could be. I’m more of an observer of the world around me and the people my life intersects with; I stand in wonder of the mysteries of life and marvel at the biggness of God who created it all for all of us to enjoy!… Read more