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Church Notes
I've shared notes many times before, and most of them come from church. Here are some more. God is love, God is hope, and God is mercy, but love, hope, and mercy don't define God, He defines them! Humans are all made in the image of God, but we are not all God's...
Spending Time with God
I was sitting and thinking about what to write today when the household dog came and sat on my lap. Sometimes he comes to let you know he wants something, but other times he comes just to hang out and spend time with you. It was the second one this time. Then I...
A Pharisee Among Pharisees
In part of the sermon yesterday morning, things about the Pharisees' reactions to Jesus were pointed out. But then the point was made to be sure that we look at ourselves so we don't do the same self-righteous, hypocritical things. When we think of the Pharisees, we...
Giving with Intent
Why do you give people things? Whether it's time, money, or gifts, why do you give to people? Do you love them? Do you give so someone will feel like they owe you? Is it just time to do the Secret Santa thing? Do you expect a specific reaction to the gift? Do you have...
Help for the Holidays
Some people need a little extra help around the holidays. Sometimes you're one of those people. There are a lot of programs out there to help with whatever is needed, but let's not forget to do some helping others ourselves. Even if you don't have money to give, you...
Thankful for Everything
Sometimes when you ask a child to say a prayer before a meal, they will start thanking God for things that we don't usually think about. I've seen a kid actually peek up from a bowed head to glance around the table to see if there was something she missed, and she...