Monthly Archives: March 2014

Healing of the Blind Man

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

Reflections from John 9:1-34 Jesus Heals the Man Who Was Blind The healing of the blind man was a pivotal teaching of Jesus. The Jewish leaders had added a rule to God’s law that said no healing was to be … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Packages

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

The reflection today comes from Acts 8:26-40 and Isaiah 53 Acts 8:26-40 As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and … Continue reading →

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Tricks of the Trade

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

For years Pete and I have been playing this game with our kids. I am sure many of you know it. It’s called the “just try it – its chicken” game. All of our kids loved chicken, but if you … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge Before You Walk in Their Shoes

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Don’t judge others until you have walked in their shoes. I admit it. I am sorry. I have judged you. I have found myself jumping to conclusions about your choices. When you have missed something, or came late to an … Continue reading →

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Power of Forgiveness

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

Reflection based upon John 4:5-42 The Woman at the Well How many times have I decided not to share my faith because I am positive no one will believe what I say?  Even worse, people might laugh at my belief.  … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zones

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Just what is your comfort zone that you need to break free of? Maybe you are nervous about meeting new people or new situations.  Maybe you have a ministry that you have done for years and truly believe no one … Continue reading →

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Justifying Your Behavior

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

In the book of I Samuel chapter 15, Samuel advises King Saul of the Lord’s Will. In verses 2-3 This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has declared: “I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Go to Church?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

As I sat at the kitchen table talking with a friend, she said to me, “Why do you have to go to church every Sunday?  Can’t you just pray at home?”  I thought about it for a moment before I … Continue reading →

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Shine like the Sun

Posted on March 17, 2014 by

Today’s reflection is based upon the readings from Matthew 17:1-13. Just a few days after Jesus predicted his death to his disciples for the first time, the Transfiguration occurred.  Peter, James and John would all witness the amazing event together.  … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Sin

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

Are there degrees of sinfulness?  Do you think that God makes a list of our sins and sets some sin apart from other sin?  Something like this… Debbie was a huge gossiper.  She spread lies about others all the time.  … Continue reading →

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