“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10:19 KJV) The NIV uses the word, “authority” in place of “power” but the idea is the same; we, as Christians,…
Author: Bill
Retired from education in 2007 but back to work in 2008. Retired again in 2010, back directing a Foster Grandparent Program in 2011, retired for the third time in December 2015. Now to see what God has for me next.
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Our Mission
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-5). As Christians, we all have at least one Spiritual gift. “There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in EVERYONE it is the same…
Don’t Feed It!
A very wise friend of mine once taught a lesson called, “The Black Dog”, in which a pet began as a cute little puppy but grew into a big, mean, dangerous animal. He likened it to sin in our lives. Sin, if we allow it, will grow and take over…
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Two or Three
In one of my morning devotions this week, I was reading Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 where it’s talking about how two people are better than one when on life’s path because they can help each other. But then in verse 12 it says, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”…
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Be Prepared!
“So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” (Matthew 24:44) I was ready to cook the steaks on the grill. Had just enough time until the family came for dinner but as I went outside, I realized…