Category Archives: friendship

Understanding Your Pastor

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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Loyalty to Our Friends

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Loyalty and truth preserve the king,          And he upholds his throne by righteousness.  Prov. 20:28  ”Through these fields of destruction, baptism of fire I’ve watched all your suffering, as the battles raged higher And though they did hurt me so … Continue reading →

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The Fellowship of the Saints

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

The following is Psalm 16:3 in several different versions.  They differ from each other but all express the same fundamental thought.  The variation is refreshing and allows for a stronger development of thought.  3 As for the saints who are on the earth, … Continue reading →

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Real Faith and 3D Glasses

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Seeing what others cannot “When He saw their faith.” Luke 5:20 The healing of the paralyzed man is loaded with lessons for us.  He lies motionless on his pallet, unable to move.  His incredible and loyal friends have dedicated themselves to … Continue reading →

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“I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer I believe … Continue reading →

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