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Tag Archives: church
Worry, Segregation and the Thousand Year Reign
There are things we should worry about and things we shouldn’t. As long as we’re with Jesus, that first list is a lot shorter! Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged church, Church of Christ, integrated worship, integration, prejudice, religion, segregation, Smith Street Church of Christ, South Fulton, South Fulton TN
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Christmas at the Community Church
With an angel standing on a stool and shouting directions to Joseph and Mary, it was a little different take on the Christmas story–and a thoroughly enjoyable one! Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged children's play, Christmas play, Christmas service, church, kids' church
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In the Midst of Miracles and Wonders
I wonder if maybe the way we treat the least of those we meet says the most about us… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged church, fellowship, motivation, poor, poor children, poverty, welcoming the poor
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Full House on an Icy Morning
What a blessing to have a group of FFA members from South Haven High School join us for worship on an icy winter morning! Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Farming, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship
Tagged Ag program, Ag teacher, church, Community Church of South Haven, FFA, South Haven High School
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The Noise of Hope
While I certainly believe there should be a sense of reverence, a church doesn’t have to sound like a funeral home. Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship
Tagged children, children in church, church, church family, rural churches, rural congregation
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Tougher Than the Weather
Never underestimate the power of showing up… especially when it would be easy not to… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged attendance, bad weather, blizzard, church, encouraging others, showing up, support, weather, worship
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Scalped Scones
Some mistakes are still edible and deciding whether to throw away homemade scones is a tough call! Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged baking, caramel glaze, church, Community Church of South Haven, food, mistakes
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Tiny Preacher
A small child who seems to be distracting me from worship ends up teaching me an important lesson. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Worship
Tagged bait and switch, church, distraction, First Assembly Ark City, pretending, seeking God, small child
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Small Revelation
Church shrinkage and the disappearance of small churches has become almost pandemic. As we search for solutions, perhaps we should reverse our thinking… Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Worship
Tagged church, church growth, shrinking churches, small churches, South Haven KS, worship
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