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Pharisaism and Jesus

In Scripture we do not observe Christ serving the Pharisees…except in the dark of night when one came to him to acknowledge that he recognized Christ’s authority and to ask questions….Mostly we see Christ, as he was in their presence over meals, in...

“Aha” Moments

From 5/4/2018   One of more than a few “aha” moments that have converged this week is this: I am not a “social justice warrior”. That is the work of people with causes/issues for which to battle. I am an advocate whose task is to battle...

Strength for Each Day

From 5/4/2019   Yesterday’s interruptions did not appear to be from the Lord. But then again, you never know. I left home at 7 am to drive a lady veteran to Pensacola who had to come back here to close out a bank account. We had a nice ride and a good...

Happy Birthday, Titus 2!

This was written 4/13/2015, on the occasion of celebrating Titus 2’s first birthday anniversary.  Now, 8 years after its beginning, we are still amazed at what God has done and continues to do! “A year ago this week, after what seemed like the disastrous...

Deacon Calling and Roles

In April 2015 I observed a thread of Facebook posts in which deacons and prospective candidates for deacon were sharing the various places and roles they were working in service to Christ. Another thread inquired about whether deacons were having difficulty finding...

Warming the Oil

A friend with complications during a difficult trial asked a brother, “What is God doing in the midst of this?” His brother replied,”Warming the oil.” My friend soon recovered and found even greater joy and fulfillment in ministry, especially to others in suffering...