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Going Through the Motions

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.Psalm 9:1 (NLT) Have you ever met someone who is just going through the motions? If you don’t know what that is, here’s a quick explanation. The phrase “going through the motions” means that they areContinueContinue reading “Going Through the Motions”

First Fruits

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.Proverbs 3:9 (NLT) Grocery shopping for those who live in the country is a bit different. You don’t just run to the store down the street. You basically plan on spending half your day in town doing shopping for various things.ContinueContinue reading “First Fruits”

Ageless

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT) I heard a story not too long ago about a young boy. He visited a church, mostlyContinueContinue reading “Ageless”

Community

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) “I don’t need a spotter,” I remember telling one of my friends when I was working out in the gym. “I’ve got this.” So, my friend walked away and went to do hisContinueContinue reading “Community”

Harmonize

So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.Romans 14:19 (NLT) When I was in high school, I was in both the main choir and the select choir. (If you heard me sing today, you couldn’t believe that is true. But it is.) I could stay onContinueContinue reading “Harmonize”

Flesh & Blood

As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank fromContinueContinue reading “Flesh & Blood”