Category Archives: discipleship

The One Word

Posted on March 18, 2019 by glenn

We all know people who talk a lot and some who are relatively quiet, speaking very little. How would your friends describe you?  How many words do you suppose you speak each day?  According to a recent study the average … Continue reading →

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The in Christ Apostle

Posted on February 5, 2019 by glenn

The Apostle Paul, could be called the Apostle in Christ.  Of course this would really apply to all of them.  But Paul in particular could be called the “in Christ Apostle.”  Today’s blog takes a look at a special phrase … Continue reading →

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It is not how you start but how you finish that counts

Posted on December 28, 2018 by glenn

As we come to the end of another year, it is a good time to so some self-reflecting.             Psalm 4:4        Meditate within your heart on your bed and be still.             2 Cor 13:5       Examine yourselves… This … Continue reading →

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O You of Little Faith

Posted on December 5, 2018 by glenn

It is the nature of many to worry. A poor soul once lamented, “My life has been filled with terrible misfortune, most of which never occurred.” Indeed most of what we worry about will never come to pass. And we … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop Here

Posted on November 1, 2018 by glenn

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Matthew 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. I have written before about the effect of a … Continue reading →

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Three Little Words

Posted on October 17, 2018 by glenn

As you read the title to the blog what three words come to mind? Most likely it is these three words, I love you. These are some of the most powerful words in our language. They carry enormous emotion. When … Continue reading →

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Stubby

Posted on September 21, 2018 by glenn

It wasn’t really his name but everyone called him Stubby. He was a fun-loving character. He loved life. He always had a smile. He made me feel important. He conveyed a genuine concern for me as a young man. He … Continue reading →

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Faith Hope and Love

Posted on September 15, 2018 by glenn

I have a friend who has three daughters named Faith, Hope, and Love. Actually the 3rd one is named Charity which is the older rendering of the word love in Scripture. It is interesting to note how many times we … Continue reading →

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Frapping

Posted on August 11, 2018 by glenn

No, I’m not talking about going to the coffee shop to share a Frappuccino. The word frap is a nautical term meaning to bind something tightly or securely. To frap a sail is to secure it by binding it with … Continue reading →

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The Glass Half Full

Posted on May 29, 2018 by glenn

Are you a pessimist or an optimist? How do you normally look at things? Do you tend to look at life with a positive outlook or do you lean toward the negative? When looking at the proverbial glass, do you … Continue reading →

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