Create In Me a Clean Heart, Lord
“Create in me a clean heart, O God…” Psalm 51:10 February begins the season of Lent, a time during which we focus on allowing God to help us prepare our hearts and identify with our LORD’s journey to the cross! This process helps us love Him more, understand and appreciate more fully our Easter rejoicing-the resurrection of Jesus. Some of you may have received ashes on your forehead. This age-old practice represents an outward symbol of an inward process. We are humbling ourselves in confessing our sins, praying, studying, becoming closer to our Lord Jesus. Here’s an activity you and your family, church, friends, others can use to represent another symbol of cleansing our ♥️ ✝️ Draw a heart on a sheet of paper 8×10 or...
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by C.C. Owens “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?” ~Matthew 20:15 (NLT) Today’s money story is based on the Parable of the Workers found in Matthew 20:1-16. Last month, our story began as Jacob worked for one afternoon on Mrs. Denman’s flowerbeds. Another boy, Bobby, started working later, but they both got paid the same – fifteen dollars. When Jacob questioned Mrs. Denman about their wages, she said she wanted to be generous to Bobby… All that night and the next day during school, Jacob thought about Bobby getting fifteen dollars. It just wasn’t right, and it really made him mad. Finally, Jacob decided today would be different because he was going to show up late....
Read MoreStuck in the Weeds (Part 1)
by C.C. Owens “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?” ~Matthew 20:15 (NLT) Today’s money story is based the Parable of the Workers found in Matthew 20:1-16. Jacob pedaled quickly down the street of old houses. Mrs. Denman was paying him five dollars per flowerbed to clear weeds, and she had a lot of flowerbeds. When her house came into view, Mrs. Denman was already sitting on the front porch. “My, you’re moving fast,” she called to him. Jacob dropped his bike on the sidewalk and tried to catch his breath. “Wanted … to get … a lot done.” “Glad to hear it. Well, you know what to do. The tools are in the shed, and there’s a water pitcher on the porch, if you...
Read MoreWhose Money is it?
by Phoebe Leggett “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Hey Kids: Can you put God first in everything, including money? 1. Learn early on how to manage your money. God asks for ten percent of what we earn. The ten percent is called tithe. 2. Ask God for guidance in every purchase and remember money earned is because God gives us the ability to work. 3. A gift of money is to be treasured. Spend wisely. Phoebe Leggett Author, Poet, Freelance Writer Author of It’s My Time to Grieve Visit me online at...
Read MoreGreater Love
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Hey Kids: I dug out an old photo of my dad in uniform to share today. I remember as a child he would show us this picture and tell us a little of the things he did in service. He laid telephone lines and called artillery fire. He also taught us a little German. I thought kartoffeln was just another word for potatoes because he would just ask us to pass the kartoffeln. When I took German in high school, I learned I had actually learned bits and pieces of another language. Take a little time this weekend to find out who has served in your family. Ask mom and dad to dig out old photos and tell a few stories of your families sacrifice of love. Don’t forget to say...
Read MoreA New Day Full of Grace
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. II Peter 3:18 KJV Hey Kids: The season of love is upon us. Red and pink hearts are everywhere, but what is love? Love is a gift, most likely an undeserved gift. The greatest gift is God’s only Son sent to die for our sins, a gift none of us has ever deserved. If you have repented of your sins and asked for forgiveness, you understand you have received an undeserved gift. We often call it grace. There are so many around us who do not know of God’s grace, the gift of His Son. They feel hopeless and helpless. We hold their hope. Jesus commanded us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Part of reaching others is meeting their needs...
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If it’s in the Bible, The Pirate Preacher knows the story. The gospel he teaches and preaches is not his own nor is it the opinion and words of theologians and scholars who study Scripture as though God’s word is dead.
Rather, he receives teaching daily by revelation from the living Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Monday nights he leads a “Jesus Study” in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC. Each Sunday you will find him in the park and at the bus station helping others enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised. Our Lord says, “I came that you might have life and that you would have life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) The Pirate Preacher believes we are to participate in making the fullness of Jesus complete in others.
The Pirate Preacher helped launch Christian Devotions Ministries and is the former CEO of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, a Christian book publishing company. He’s also a Writers’ Coach.
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