Thoughts on John Wesley, UMC, life, faith, and anything else!
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A Waste is a Terrible Thing to Mind
J. Ellsworth Kalas gives some advice to pastors regarding congregations and learning. Basically he says that just because something isn’t commonly known in the culture (Like “Here I raise mine Ebenezer” from “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) doesn’t mean we simply skip those things. Instead, he says it is an opportunity to teach. In…
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Morning Reflection 2/8/12
http://bible.us/Ps83.1.NLT O God, do not be silent! Do not be deaf. Do not be quiet, O God. Don’t you hear the uproar of your enemies? Don’t you see that your arrogant enemies are rising up? ::
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Trouble
“Human beings are in trouble most of the time. Those who don’t know they are in trouble are in the worst trouble.” – Eugene Peterson
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Morning Reflection 2/7/12
http://bible.us/Ps103.1.NLT Let all that I am praise the Lord ; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord ; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death…
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God Alone is Enough
Let nothing disturb youLet nothing frighten youEverything passesGod never changesPatience obtains allWhoever has God wants for nothingGod alone is enough. ~~ St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa was an amazing woman and Christian. Her passion for Jesus is inspiring. Someday I hope that I can truly say that God alone is enough.
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Foggy
It’s been a foggy morning here. If there has to be a two hour delay for school I guess I’d rather have it for fog than snow. The fog is a bit easier to shovel. All the fog does is make it harder to see well. Fog only limits visibility.