Surrendering it All

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…Ā “Who, being in very natureĀ God,Ā did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage…” Philippians 2:6 NIV Paul is admonishing followers of Christ about their attitudes and conduct, especially toward each other. He calls them to an “others-centered” life. That is opposite of the self-centered existence that is(…)

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Practicing What He Preaches

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…Ā Ā “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,Ā that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.Ā Ā As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guardĀ and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.” Philippians 1:12,13 NIV Paul wrote to the Romans, “And we(…)

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Paul’s Perspective from Prison

This morning we watched a Mason and Carter play basketball. Their team is coached by their father and they won, with Mason scoring half of the team’s points. We then enjoyed connecting with our friends Billy and Carol Roberts. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…Ā “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me(…)

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Children of the Light

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…Ā “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 NIV In his letter to the Ephesians Paul compares life in Christ as the difference between darkness and light, death and life. He wrote earlier, “…you were dead in your transgressions and(…)

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Paul’s “Golden Rule”

This morning Debbie and I traveled to Cleveland, TN the home of Lee University. It was or first visit to the city since our children graduated from there a little over 10 years ago. It was good to hear about the local economy and to see the development of the University campus. The campus includes(…)

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Beyond Expectations

We were up and early this morning for our trip to Atlanta. We arrived about 11:30 a.m. EST. We picked up a car and met Stephanie and Nathan and kids at the Lenox Mall. They have the infamous “flying Pink Pig” that is an annual and historic Christmas attraction. After lunch and before pictures with(…)

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