Monthly Archives: June 2011

Hardship Happens!

  “You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.”  2 Timothy 4:5, NET Paul, while awaiting execution, continues to cheer on young Timothy. (Don’t you love that?  He is facing death and … Continue reading

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In Trouble

I read about a rabbi who said, “I only pray when I’m in trouble.  The thing is, I’m in trouble all the time.” In some ways, I do better when I’m in trouble that when I’m not.  I thought about … Continue reading

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Fruition

“Fruition.”  Someone said that word the other day and it stuck in my mind sideways. Teachers would say ‘completion.’  Business people would say ‘production.’  Farmers would say ‘fruition.’ I sat with 17 guys yesterday morning and we studied the story … Continue reading

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