Tag Archives: serving

Who you are

Last night Diane and I went to a church camp outside of Moorefield, WV.  It was youth night and young person after young person got up in front of a crowd of 150 people to sing and speak and dance … Continue reading

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God is never surprised

One of my favorite sports quotes is Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly a few years ago, who responded to a question about his QB cheating on a test: “Am I surprised? Heck no. I have a 16 year old knucklehead … Continue reading

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Looking for joy

Joy is the by-product of serving Jesus & a by-product of a life invested in Christian service. Continue reading

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Don’t volunteer in the church

This morning I got a message and someone thanked me for volunteering for something in the community.  We all know what the word volunteer means.  Sometimes people use that word in church.  Using the term in church is a pet … Continue reading

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When we realize it’s not about you or me.

Do you not believe you are a sinner or do you not believe God can and will save you? You are, He can, and He will. It’s your call. Continue reading

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Waiting for others to act

…if you go to our church, pardon my bluntness, but I believe you are being a nibby, gossipy sinner if you try to figure out who I am talking about. Continue reading

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Thank God it’s Thursday – A life changed by service

Last night 8 of us traveled an hour south to Huntington, WV to Johnson Memorial UMC.  Johnson Memorial feeds 100 to 125 homeless men, women, and children every week.  It was our second time there providing a warm meal.  Our … Continue reading

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Depression, Pride, and Heatbreak, and Other Issues

Some preachers beat the drum against homosexuality, preaching about it all the time. Some beat the drum for inclusiveness, preaching about it all the time. If our church was surveyed, they would probably say I beat the drum for doing for others, especially those who do not yet know Jesus. Continue reading

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What did you learn in school (or church) today?

When we do something for someone God loves, God considers that the equivalent to doing that for Him. Continue reading

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