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The Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude“Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”  1 Chronicles 16:8

Over the past 6 weeks our local church has embarked on a new journey, a stewardship campaign, called Give Life. From remembering our past, to promoting our future the journey has driven people to great commitment, as the Lord has spoken. March 6, 2016 The Lord’s church accomplished an astounding commitment for a building fund, it was beyond the miracle goal that was set before the church.  (more…)

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By lifetab, ago

The Buckley’s Solution

Buckleys square_Tired of all the drama around you? The Bible offers a surprising solution.

 

“How wonderful it is, how pleasant for God’s people to live together in harmony! … That is where the Lord has promised his blessing – life that never ends.”  Psalms 133:1,3b GNB

 

The King James Version of the Bible translates the word harmony as unity. I knew there was power in unity – both good and bad. The Upper Room and the Tower of Babel both illustrate the power of unity for good (or not!) however I didn’t realize there is also peace and divine blessing in unity.  (more…)

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By lifetab, ago

Amazing Love

Amazing loveRecently a friend commented, “I wish someone would look at me, like some people look at menus.”

It was such an unusual and thought provoking statement that it stuck with me for days. I think at the core of this expression there is a longing that resonates in each of us to be known completely, desired, and loved unconditionally. Most of us long for this kind of unconditional love and search for it through human relationships. Hollywood often portrays the message that if you could just meet the right person, your soulmate, you would find this kind of a relationship. As I was pondering the almost universal longing in this statement, (more…)

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By lifetab, ago

Trust the Voice

trusting GodMany of us have seen or participated in a game where one person is blind folded and their partner leads them around obstacles to get to the other side of the course. The individual blind folded has no sight, no sense of direction, they just simply trust the voice of their partner to keep them safe.

The same can be said with us, as we follow God. Oftentimes we want to trust Him, and we want to give Him all that we have and follow his voice, however we get frightened because we can’t see the way. (more…)

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By lifetab, ago

Overboard for Jesus

overboardThe term “going overboard” has a literal and also a figurative meaning. When you are on a boat and  jump off you are going overboard. This phrase has also gained a meaning for people who act in ways that are considered extreme. When we see someone acting  in an extreme manner, we will often say they are going overboard.

In Matthew 14:28-31 we see that Peter stepped out of the boat in the middle of a storm, this would be considered slightly extreme, some would call it going overboard. What made this different is that Jesus had invited him to come and Peter stepped out and obeyed. What some may label as extreme is simply a step of faith to where Jesus has invited you to walk.  

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By lifetab, ago

Are You A Learner?

boy - apple on head squareLearning Facts:

FACT #1: It is possible to get an education and not learn from it.

FACT #2: Successful people are continually learning.

FACT #3: Anything not growing is diminishing.

FACT #4: There isn’t anything in life that you can’t learn something from.

One minister I know made the statement years ago that he had never heard a sermon that he didn’t learn something from, although a few had come dangerously close. Although he said it in humour, I would like to concur with his point of view and take it a step further. I have never heard, seen, or experienced anything in life that I couldn’t learn something from.

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By lifetab, ago

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