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It Is Who You Know
Source: Greg’s Watering Hole
I know you've heard someone start a sentence with: "It's not who you know…" This is usually when the conversation is about attaining some goal or position in life. We may want that phrase to be true if we are the one on the outside, trying for instance to get a new job. However we might welcome the thought of, "it is who you know", if we are already fishing buddies with our potential new boss.
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The Way
Source: Jody’s Devotionals
[reprinted from February 8, 2010]
19Now then, brethren, we have boldness to go into the holiest place through the blood of Jesus, 20which he placed as a living way through the curtain, not previously available, which is his flesh. 21Jesus is also a great priest over the household of God. 22So let’s come with true hearts and full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled clean from bad conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:19-22 (my translation). . .
It's a Small World — After All!
Source: Source Unknown
I love Disneyland, but getting stuck on the Small World ride isn't my cup of tea! I've been on the ride enough to know that it's not may favorite, but it does have a message that is pertinent for today.
We live in a global society. We can try to hide, but we fail. Gas prices in the United States are influenced by global oil prices. Gas prices are relatively high right now, even though there's plenty of gas supplies. The Stock Market has fallen in recent days,. . .
Are You Sure You Don’t Want More?
Source: Jevlir Caravansary
Ferod stood in shock in front of the shrine. He’d distinctly heard the words.
“Are you sure you don’t want more?”
He didn’t really believe in the old gods. Nobody even seemed to remember the names of whatever god or gods this shrine might be dedicated to. But he had run out of money to pay for seed grain, and if he had no seed grain there would be no planting, then, of course, no harvest, and therefore no seed grain for next year either. So he came to the shrine and asked the. . .
“A New Plan”
Source: Thoughts from the Heart on the Left
This is the message that I presented at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Brighton, TN on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 4 May 1997. The Scriptures for this Sunday were Acts 10: 44 – 48, 1 John 5: 1 – 6, and John 15: 9 – 17.
I should note before I start that I have been told preachers should never preach about money. This sermon, though it may sound like it is about money, is not about money but rather, is about planning.
You have probably heard, read, or seen. . .
Pulling Over Right Here
Source: Greg’s Watering Hole
This past weekend I made a road trip. It took around two hours each way. On my way there and back I was drawn to the idea of stopping at the "Rest Areas" along the highway. I didn't stop at any of them. I was in a hurry going (to get there on time) and returning (I wanted to get home to do the next task at hand). Although the "idea" of a restful few minutes to relax, stretch, and drink a cup of coffee was appealing, I stayed on the gas as if someone was going to lock the gate to my. . .
Obama, Gay Marriage, and Me
Source: Source Unknown
I've yet to post on President Obama's "coming out" on gay marriage. I was at a conference when the announcement came, and I've been otherwise distracted since then. But, I do want to say something. I realize that this is a political season, and that everything done and said will be seen through that lens. So, it's no surprise that the polls suggest that this is a political ploy, maybe to nail down the base. Perhaps it is, perhaps not. The reality is — in practice,. . .
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Things Seem A Little Shaky
Source: Greg’s Watering Hole [Blogger Info]
Proverbs 31: The REAL Deal
Source: Jody’s Devotionals [Blogger Info]
Reading Fiction and Good Fiction
Source: Jevlir Caravansary [Blogger Info]
