Monthly Archives: November 2007

Daily Devotions: By the Spirit

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Stushie

Today, we will all experience situations that will cause us to react badly or respond spiritually, The choice is ours. Paul gives us guidance for those frustrating moments in his letter to a young church.   Galatians 5:26           Let … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Alleviating AIDS

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Stushie

Ephesians 2:4,5          But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved.   Tonight, I will be … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Peace Talks

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Stushie

President Bush believes that he can broker a Middle East Peace… …but at what price to Human Rights?

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Daily Devotions: God’s Sense of Humor

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Stushie

Podcast version here Ezekiel 30:30 Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them and that they, the house of Israel, are my people, declares the Sovereign LORD. My eldest daughter was traveling from Roanoke to … Continue reading →

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Church Growth Ideas: What God wants, He gets

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Stushie

Using Hebrews 13:20,21 as a key text in developing a mission statement for a church. How to depend upon God for equipping the church with everything good to accomplish His will. Podcast version here Hebrews 13:20,21       May the God of … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoon: Celebrity Support

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Stushie

Celebrity endorsements are all the rage in the Presidential cmpaign right now… …I wonder who else will turn up?

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Daily Devotions: Ineffective and Unproductive

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Stushie

Podcast version here 2 Peter 1:8      For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.   There are two things that most … Continue reading →

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Political cartoons: Thanksgiving Sham

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Stushie

Two Border guards are imprisoned for shooting a drug dealer… …and our president is playing parlor games giving pardons to two turkeys! Shame! Shame!

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Daily Devotions: Thanksgiving Challenge

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Stushie

How driving through the Western Heights projects in Knoxville, TN yesterday has challenged my celebration of Thanksgiving today. 2 Corinthians 4:17     For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  … Continue reading →

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Political cartoons: She said, He said

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Stushie

Hillary and Obama are slugging it out, down to the wire… The gloves are off. Who will win and who will retire?

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