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The Manifestation of Love
(Luke 2:10 NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Everyone wants to be loved. God is love. Whether we realize it … Continue reading
The Limits of Love
(Matthew 25:32 NIV) All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. True love requires limits. Without limits love cannot be the freedom … Continue reading
The Impropriety of Love
(Psalms 5:5 NIV) The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. Since the beginning of time love has been misunderstood. Jesus’ life brought the most clarity to humanity that we have ever seen. God’s word … Continue reading
The Need of Love
(1 John 4:8 NIV) Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. We are created in the image of God but we are not God. Humanity is a race of beings that has been created in … Continue reading
But It Hurts
(Job 3:25 NIV) What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. There is no doubt that pain is associated with suffering. Pain is also associated with growth. The reality is that pain is associated … Continue reading
Moment by Moment
Moment by Moment By Tim Russ It was a moment. Only a moment of weakness. He was so appealing. I could not resist his beauty. I fell into his arms, so strong, so alluring. We became one and I was … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged accusers, choice, condemnation, deliverer, fear, forgiveness, Jesus, joy, love, renewal, repentance, sin
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Like, Lust & Love
Like, Lust and Love all climbed into a boat one day and set sail for the land of Relationship. Like said that he just wanted to be friends. Lust said he could care less about friendship as long as he … Continue reading
Laughter of Freedom
Laughter of Freedom By Tim Russ Laugh, dance, and giggle with glee as you let your spirit be free. Enjoy the sky, feel the rain, taste the snow, be a kid again. Touch your heart, forget your brain, leave behind … Continue reading
Mother Knows
Mother Knows By Tim Russ My stomach swells, I look so fat, The baby grows within. I must be strong, Keep holding on, The time will soon begin. I’ll hold him close, I’ll make the most, Of his time here … Continue reading
Star Bright
Star Bright By Tim Russ The star shines bright. The night sky pales. Announcing Christ, Salvation unveiled. It calls the angels, Decrees the time, Exposes man, To Godly shine. A child is born, To set us free; Born for you, … Continue reading
A Meeting of the Minds
You know the feeling. You’ve been there before. You wrestle one more time with the issue of whether you should go to church tomorrow morning. It’s one more Sunday morning session ( Saturday morning for some folks) that you feel … Continue reading
A Trip to Jail
In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus speaks about when he will sit upon his throne and separate the sheep from the goats. In biblical times a sheep was an animal of value while a goat was an animal that was despised. His … Continue reading
Posted in Columns
Tagged good works, kindness, love, obedience, prison, prison ministry, serving
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Marriage By Any Other Name
The sweetest of unions Cannot achieve What only two people Can truly believe Their union transcends Each of their roles Where once were two halves Now lives one Whole Each of us brings different perspectives to the discussion of marriage … Continue reading
Founding Fathers
(Matthew 22:21 NIV) “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Each country has a history of those people who have been instrumental in forming their government. The … Continue reading
Posted in Columns
Tagged calling, faith, father, founding fathers, freedom, responsibility, worship
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The Story of Thanksgiving
I found this interesting and thought you might find it interesting this week too.