Month: June 2011

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Praying Men – Modest Women

Dressing appropriately is an important part of Christian growth.
What one wears can determine how one is treated or thought of.
In addressing the church, the Apostle said that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel. 1 Tim 2:9 Continue reading →

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Appropriate Dress – Appropriate Thoughts

(Continued from yesterday)
I remember years ago a young Christian lady told me about her coed exercise class.
She told me what she wore, which wasn’t much.
I quoted the Timothy scripture and asked her was she worried about what kind of thoughts the men might be having.
She told me that was their problem – not hers! Continue reading →

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Put On Christ

Last Saturday, Linda and I worked the Texas Blueberry Festival with my coworkers.
We had a booth and gave away balloon animals and had attendees sign up for a giveaway.
The weather was hot and people dressed appropriately; lot’s of shorts, short sleeves, and less. Continue reading →

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You Can’t Walk By Faith If You’re Sitting

I like to take advantage of a situation.
For instance, if I find out someone doesn’t have a church home or is looking for one, I invite them to CrossRoads.
Jonah was sitting on an opportunity to disciple an entire city. Continue reading →

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You Can't Walk By Faith If You're Sitting

I like to take advantage of a situation.
For instance, if I find out someone doesn’t have a church home or is looking for one, I invite them to CrossRoads.
Jonah was sitting on an opportunity to disciple an entire city. Continue reading →

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My Next Marriage

John and Derotha Wise, Christmas 1969

My great-grandparents, John and Derotha Wise, were married for a long time. Papa could tell you to the minute how long.
When she passed away in the mid-70’s they had been married for 67 years, 7 months, and 21 days. Continue reading →

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How This Marriage Lasts!

(Continued from last time)
Linda and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary in May.
By no means is that a record until you consider the high rate of divorce these days.
If I read the data correctly, there are more unmarried couples living together in the state of Massachusetts than married couples. Continue reading →

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Predictably Unpredictable

As the thunderstorm approached from the southeast, I stepped outside to observe the conditions.
Lightning began to streak to the ground.
I saw this as a photo-op, so I got my camera and tripod and set up to shoot.
Lightning is predictably unpredictable! Continue reading →