Today it’s raining here in Florida. I kinda like it. It’s not a rain storm. Or a hard, driving rain that makes you run for cover. It is a gentle rain. A relaxing rain. A soil nourishing rain. It’s not one of those cold winter rains like you have up North either. I have the french doors of my office open so I can hear the light cadence of its falling onto the lanai. Continue reading
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Some Random Thoughts on a Rainy Day
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Spiritual Balance
Balance is very important in life. If the tires on your car are out of balance, you will have a rough ride. If your check book is not balanced, you may find yourself overdrawn on your bank account. If you lose your balance on a ladder, you can fall and hurt yourself. Balance is also very important in Christianity. Continue reading
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People Matter to God
Karen Hill is an Administrate Assistant in Austin,Texas. In the book “A Gentle Thunder” the story is told when Karen underwent surgery in a local hospital. When Karen awoke in the recovery room, she could hear the moaning of a fellow patient. She could hear a sympathetic nurse trying to Continue reading
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The Bread of Life
I recently read about an internet company that advertised a “hugable, washable, and talking” Jesus doll that recites “actual Scripture verses to introduce children of all ages to the wisdom of the Bible.” for $15.95. Its sayings include, “I have an exciting plan for your life,” and “Your life matters so much to Me.” No matter that these exact sayings aren’t in the Bible, but who wouldn’t want to follow a Jesus like this? Continue reading
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“Can I Quote You On That?”
What do you suppose that I have in common with the fellow at the left–Michel Eyquem de Montaigne ?
Guess again.
It’s not the nose!
Who’s Montaigne? Continue reading
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He Lived Life in all its Fullness: My Eulogy for Gary Baughn
I will never forget when Gary stood before the church family to give a Wednesday night invitation talk. His message was about influence based on Matthew 5:14-16 where Jesus says, “You are the light of the world.” To make his point, he had someone turn out all the lights in the building. It was dark. Pitch dark. You couldn’t see Gary. Or anyone around you. Then he lighted a candle. And that single little flame provided so much light. You could see Gary and those around you. He made his point in dramatic fashion. Continue reading
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