Moment by Moment

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God ….” Hebrews 12:28-29 At Bethany Grace Fellowship, this past Sunday we began a three-week series on thankfulness, entitled “Moving from ThanksGiving to ThanksLiving.”  And in my introduction, I mentioned how Thanksgiving has become somewhat of a “non-holiday” in our culture.  I good naturedly pointed out that our local Lowes has had artificial Christmas trees on sale since before Halloween and Christmas decorations appeared…

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“Betsie, that’s too much. There’s no way even God can make me grateful for a flea.” “Give thanks in all circumstances,” she quoted. “It doesn’t say, ‘in pleasant circumstances.’ Fleas are part of this place where God has put us.” And so, we stood between tiers of bunks and gave thanks for fleas. But this time I was sure Betsie was wrong. (The Hiding Place) This past weekend, my son Justin and I took a few days off to hunt…

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  Hebrews 13:8 “Well after the last Democrat and the last Republican have passed off the scene. Jesus will still be on the throne.”  My dad has a way of getting to the heart of the matter. And those where his wise words to me as our bi-weekly phone conversation ended yesterday.  My dad just turned 80 this year, so he’s seen a lot of change in his lifetime- spanning the…

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