- John 1:12-13“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” […]
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Mar
30
This is a poem I wrote 5 years ago when the courts ruled that Terri Schiavo’s husband had the right to remove her feeding tube thus ending her life.
THOUGH YOU DON’T BELIEVE…
By Susan M. Swann
Matthew 22:39 – And the second is like unto it,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… |
Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… Though you didn’t agree… |
Don’t assassinate the image of God.
Mar
13
Part 1
Questions:
What are some of the pros and cons of Spring?
What changes occur in the Springtime?
Springtime is filled with “life”. The new plants that grow around us. New babies born this time of year. And we celebrate the resurrected life of our Lord. But I want to focus on how we LIVE because of the LIFE that Christ has given to us. It’s time for us to SPRING into action!
S – Search ourselves.
P – Prepare ourselves.
R – Rededicate ourselves.
I – Involve ourselves.
N – Nourish ourselves.
G – Give of ourselves.
SEARCH OURSELVES – Popular phrase. But what does it mean? What are we supposed to be searching for? How are we supposed to do it?
PREPARE OURSELVES – Whenever we have communion, we are told to examine and prepare ourselves before we partake. What does this “preparation” involve? Is it only to be done before communion?
REDEDIDATE OURSELVES – After we search ourselves and then prepare ourselves, rededication must take place. Dedication involves determination. It involves knowing what we have (or haven’t) done. And it means we are going to give it yet another try. What things can we do to help keep us dedicated and determined?
INVOLVE OURSELVES – Knowing what we must do is one thing. Putting what we know into practice is another. What are some ways that you can use what God teaches you?
NOURISH OURSELVES – Just like a plant, we need nourishment. Not only physically (food and water), but spiritually. What gives God’s people nourishment? How can you tell if someone is malnourished? How can you tell if they are being well-nourished?
GIVE OF OURSELVES – Our personal relationship with Christ is essential, but we can’t leave it at that. We must have relationships with others. And we must be willing and ready to give ourselves. How are we to give of ourselves? In what ways are you currently giving of yourself?
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