An Outlet Store Holy Spirit?
Here's an experience that I'm sure that we can all identify with. While shopping at an outlet mall store, you discover an item that you have previously seen and considered buying at either a department store like Macy's or Dillard's or at a home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowe's. From all appearances, the items are identical. Even the packaging appears to be identical. It's a no-brainer. Of course you'll snatch up the item at the outlet mall. After all, who doesn't love to save money! Here's the hazard of outlet mall shopping. Often, the items sold are seemingly identical in...
Heaven’s Downloads & Updates
For those with an iPhone, you are readily aware that app updates are a way of life. I'm sure that you'll agree that it's a rare day that the iPhone's App Store doesn't show that one or more of the apps have updates ready to download. These constant updates are available for three possible reasons ... first, to remedy critical issues such as an app locking up or having compatibility problems, second, to tweak its functionality so that it can run smoother, and third, to give the app a fresh, new look. The app creators recognize the value of these continual downloads to bring the programs...
This Might Be TOO Radical For You!
Here's a radical idea for those who minister to children ... imagine what would it be like if we were to do less and make room for God to do more. Here is why I say that this is a radical idea. Back when I started in children's ministry, a teaching evolved that instructed us to squeeze three hours of teaching content into a ninety minute service. The ideology of the day was to pack as much teaching, object lessons, skits, costumed characters, games, transparency stories, etc. into your allotted time. Consequently, we would have parents waiting at the back door to pick up their child and...
He’s an ALL God!
In case you haven't discovered in the last 8+ years of my writing this blog, I love the Holy Spirit. He constantly amazes me. Here's an example of the Holy Spirit at work ... While reading the Word the other day, the Holy Spirit interrupted my reading to share a simple and yet powerful truth. Mind you, this had nothing to do with what I was reading. But, in His defense, it is His job to teach me, bring things that I already know to the forefront of my mind, reveal the Father's thoughts, etc. (John 14:26; John 16:13) at any given time. Here is what He told me ... God is an ALL God. Simple...
Post-it Realities!
Thank God for Post-it Notes. They are a Texas-size help in enabling me to remember key thoughts during telephone conversations, what groceries to buy at the grocery store (Vickie will say an amen because without the notes I usually come home with just Cheetos, Blue Bell ice cream, Dr Pepper, and Double Stuff Oreo cookies), and the street address that I'm looking for while I'm driving. Now don't look down your nose at me. You'll have to admit that Post-it Notes are a big help to you too! Let me make a suggestion for another usage of the Post-it Note that will totally revolutionize your...
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