Month: February 2009

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A Gift Of God – 6

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Are you wondering what else God says about gifts or giving?
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:7 Continue reading →

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A Gift Of God – 5

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

share-the-giftWhat do you do with a gift?
Naturally you should enjoy it but should you be selfish and stingy with it?
You can take something and use it to make yourself and someone else happy.
If you get $20 for your birthday why not treat some friends to pizza.
Of course some gifts are personable and private but many others could be shared.
What about a gift from God?
What should you do with it?
Be selfish and stingy or share it with others.
The answer is found in God’s word, as each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10
It would seem that a gift is not our own but for the enjoyment of others.

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A Gift Of God – 4

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

a-giftYou’ll notice that you don’t give the same gifts to different people.
For instance, I may treat my wife to a dinner out or a weekend getaway.
My oldest daughter and son-in-law I would give a gift card to their favorite restaurant.
My youngest daughter might get a new pair of boots, pants, and shirts. Continue reading →

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A Gift Of God – 3

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

holding-handsLinda thought last Friday would be a great time for us to get away for Valentine’s since we won’t be able this coming weekend.
She suggested I find a geocache-rich environment and we go.
She didn’t have to ask me twice. Continue reading →

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A Gift Of God – 2

 

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

giftGetting someone a gift can really be taxing on the giver.

There are for sure certain gifts that you DO NOT want to give.

Guys should never give her a thigh-master or a diet book.

I’m not sure if he really wants another bottle of cologne. Continue reading →

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A Gift From God – 1

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

valentine1With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I thought I’d talk about gifts.
February 14th has fond memories for me.
As I was growing up I remember getting those little “Be Mine” cards in grade school. Continue reading →

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What's In It For Me? (Revisited)

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

jesusoncrossSo did I finish with “What’s in it for me?”
Hardly!
There are very few creatures that are not self-serving.
There are some insects and ocean creatures that will sacrifice themselves for their offspring. Continue reading →

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What's In It For Me?

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

meThis salmonella/peanut butter thing is ridiculous.
It has come to light that the company knew they had a mildew problem on their hands and still said nothing about it, didn’t deal with the problem, and continued to manufacture the product and distribute it for public consumption.
I know why. Continue reading →

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Keep Your Receipt

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

guaranteeSometimes I’m not quite sure what to write about but let a day go by and something will happen.
Take Saturday for instance.
First, I am in need of a 6” stove pipe cap.
I haven’t been able to find one in Lufkin or Nacogdoches so I called Ace Hardware in Center. Continue reading →