Mutual Submission: The Key

Recently I asked the question, how should we work together? Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Ephesians 5:21) This is an interesting verse. It’s interesting because it finds itself after Paul’s encouragements to the church to behave as children of light in recognition to what Jesus has done.  It also comes in just […]

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What About Working Together

It’s a great idea isn’t it? You and I working together to get something done. On what basis, however should we work together? How can we do it in the most effective way possible? With the best lasting effects? Just some questions with some interesting thoughts to come. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. […]

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It Takes A Team

When I was walking home one evening, I turned the corner to the street where my home is located. As I got closer to my house I was struck by the number 12. I don’t mean that literally of course. It’s not as though a figure representation of the two digits assaulted my physically. I […]

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Bringing It To Light

Recently I wrote about how Jesus is looking for partakers, not just observers, spectators or contributors. What I considered at the time of writing was the importance that when Jesus invites us to be partakers, he invites us to be partakers in the divine life.  Through His broken body and shed blood, He allows us […]

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Changing The Ways Slowly

Highlighting what’s wrong can be very easy. Talking about what’s wrong once it’s been highlighted can also be very easy. Banging on about it can also be something that requires little effort. It was the umpteenth time I’d sat through the service taking place the same way that it had happened time and and time […]

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Love To The Extreme

I wonder if the disciples knew what was about to happen. The description of the last few hours Jesus spends with disciples before His arrest as captured in John’s gospel account is fascinating. All the gospel accounts record incidents in which Jesus clearly informs His disciples that He will be killed and then return in […]

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Here Is The Love

I sat with a group of people that I respect highly.  All of them committed followers of Jesus. Among other things we were sharing stories of our walk with Jesus.  Someone said something that startled me.  She said that in all the years she had been in church, and for as long as she could […]

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A Problem With Arrogance

Growing up often calls for changes. Attitudes and views held can be challenged and discarded. Relationships often take a different path some ending as others begin. Lifestyles may alter along with income and location. There is nothing necessarily wrong with these developments in and of themselves. Problems can arise, however, if arrogance begins to emerge. […]

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It’s Better Growing Together

On my way to and from work I enjoy reading. Sometimes I’ll read a book.  Sometimes I’ll read blogs or other articles online through my mobile device. either way I enjoy reading. I’ll come across something and it will grab my attention and I’ll be fascinated with it.  Depending on what I’ve read I’ll note […]

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Know It Live It

Recently I was reminded that the basis of good living is to know it, live it and teach others to do the same. Reflecting on any progress I’ve made in life, I’ve noticed these have tended to take place when I’m in the company of others who mean to progress.  As they live it and […]

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