Tag: daughters
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Practical Theology: Excellence and the Work of Our Hands
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. –…
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Life in Community: It’s Unity, Not Uniformity
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of…
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Life in Community: Learning to Love Extravagantly
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.…
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Life in Community: The Way of Holiness
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all…
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Life in Community: The Humility of Christ
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. For the LORD takes pleasure in…
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Life in Community: Everyone is Broken
Everyone who believes has God’s approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people. Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory. Romans 3:22-23 (GW) “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if…
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The Love of God: Tough Love
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at…
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The Love of God: A Father’s Heart
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV) Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast. How priceless is your…
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Green (Skipping Rocks #5)
Green is my favorite color. When my daughter and I take our walks around the property, especially around the stream and pond, we love the green. Green grass, green trees, green shrubs and even some green bugs. I even like it as a sentiment when sung by Kermit the Frog, but I don’t want…
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Treasures in a Shallow Pond: Caddisflies and Other Amazing Discoveries (Skipping Rocks Blog Post 4)
Have you ever seen a Caddisfly? It is an insect that spends its larval stage in the water, usually streams, creeks and ponds. It sometimes camouflages itself with gravel and twigs, attaching itself to rocks in the current to catch food. (They also make excellent bait). The Caddisfly is just one of dozens of critters…
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