Bear with me this morning because my thoughts are like skittish horses, dancing here, jumping there, sometimes going around in circles. Men put blinders on horses so they see only straight ahead of them but I’ve never liked blinders. Therefore, my thoughts are not behaving themselves. This morning’s Scripture reading was Joshua 3:1-17. The Lord had […]
Jul 18, 2015
Who Is In the Boat With You?
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The storm crashed against the wooden fishing boat. Waves tossed it, rolling it nearly on its side. The men inside clung to whatever they could find, terror-stricken. Up on the crest of a wave they flew, then down into a trough, heavy seas around and above them. Lightning split the inky sky, and wind shrieked louder […]
Jul 16, 2015
In Times Like These
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There’s an old song, “In Times Like These.” We used to sing it a lot at General Baptist in Tahlequah. My dear friend Lola was part of a group who sang it as special music on Sunday morning. It had a good message, apt for then, apt for today. Another song, “A Mighty Fortress Is […]
Jul 13, 2015
A Rock for the Ages
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Admittedly, this looks like just a rock. Let me assure you it is not. It is a special rock and I’d like to tell you why. (from the Book of Joshua, chapter 24) Joshua was a great commander. Through him, the Lord won many battles against the enemies of Israel. Joshua brought Israel together and […]
Apr 20, 2015
The Grace Impact
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Today, I am very pleased to introduce to you my friend Nancy Kaye Grace. Nancy will be talking about her newly-released book, The Grace Impact. I love the title of her post, don’t you? A Magnificent Mystery by Nancy Kay Grace Mysteries are intriguing because we are drawn into the story with a need to know […]
Apr 5, 2015
The Beginning
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Easter–a time of a new beginning. To me, Easter, more than January, seems like the start of a new year. Winter is past; spring is here. The earth is renewed with warmth and rains. And, it is the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Easter is a time for hope, for beginning again, for looking forward instead […]
