Welcome! Come, Sit with Me, Jesus
How exciting to be invited! To be welcomed and wanted. How did you respond when you opened that e-vite to your friend’s birthday party or saw your name on the ‘team selected’? How about when you walked into your school’s lunchroom a few minutes late and the entire table—YES, EVERYone—was waving you over… pointing to that ‘saved’ empty seat? They even made a sign with ‘your’ name on it! Brace yourself…you might want to sit on the floor! Read this text! Listen to this invite! Matthew 11:28-30 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30 For my yoke is easy, and my...
Read MoreHow a Simple Push-Start Can Change A Life
Have you ever tried push-starting a mini-bike, a scrambler, or a car with a stick shift and clutch? If so, you might understand how I felt one early morning a while back. I woke up early, anticipating a rigorous day of motorcycle riding: 675 miles to that evening’s destination, Tucumcari, New Mexico. It wasn’t going to be easy. First, the starter was malfunctioning, but I learned I could push-start my motorcycle. However, this wasn’t just any motorcycle—it was an 870-pound, fully-loaded Goldwing. This bike needed a hill or something very close to one to build up enough speed to start the engine on a cool morning in the high desert. The night before, I had parked at the motel in a spot with a slope, thinking, “That’s the ticket!” All packed, I climbed...
Read MoreBlessed, Healthy, Safe August … And Forever After
YEAH “BACK-to-SCHOOL”! God’s continued blessings, wisdom, good health, safety, and PEACE this new school year! OK-ok, I get it-you may not be totally ‘thrilled’ about homework, reports, quizzes and tests. You are no doubt excited about seeing and being with your friends and neighbors again! Who are our neighbors? ________________________ As you return and prepare to return to your various schools, each week read this interesting and helpful conversation between Jesus and an ‘expert’ in the law found in Luke 10: 25-37! We learn something of great value from Jesus as He responds to this expert’s question… “And who is my neighbor?” The LORD shares a very detailed and thoughtful story which leads the expert to answer his own...
Read MoreThe First Christmas
King David had descendants, too numerous to name. One of them was Joseph, who would gain lasting fame. Joseph was engaged to a woman named Mary. God said to her one night, “My child, you shall carry.” All that Joseph wanted was to do what was right. He considered leaving her, but God appeared to him one night. The Lord said, “Please take Mary to be your lawful wife. Because she will bear my child who will save all with his life.” The emperor Augustus ordered a census to be taken. Every man had to register by going to his hometown. So Joseph and Mary left to go to Bethlehem. By now she was expecting, so a donkey aided them. When they got to the city, there was no room for strangers. The only place for the baby to sleep was in a wooden...
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What Do I Wear?
Continue enjoying your refreshing, relaxing, FUN summer activities! One of your BIG questions for all your summer doings and goings may be what to wear and do. Sometimes the answer was clear: providing lunch for families @local parks-✅ swimming-✅ hiking-✅mowing lawn-✅ Other times maybe not. How about your cousin’s wedding, classical concert, job interview❓❓❓ With the Bible’s help, we have you covered for what to ‘wear’ now and at all times. So many retailers, and merchants including car, appliance, lawn equipment, and grocery have been advertising “BACK-to-SCHOOL” sales since the week after schools closed for summer! Perhaps you have started (or will very soon) shopping from your school’s supply list. Does your school...
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If it’s in the Bible, The Pirate Preacher knows the story. 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.
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 “Blessed Selling” author and Writers’ Coach.
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