Tag: pastor
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Wounds and Scars
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.–2 Corinthians 1
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Let the Ox Eat
4Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.–Deuteronomy 25 Paul quotes this verse in 1 Corinthians 9:9 and 1 Timothy 5:18. In both cases the one doing the hard work is allowed to benefit from that work. In the case of the ox, as he is trampling the grain husks, he…
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Two Stories
26But you were unwilling to go up; you rebelled against the command of the Lord your God. 27You grumbled in your tents and said, “The Lord hates us; so he brought us out of Egypt to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us. 28Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt in fear. They…
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Missionary Support for Grandma
Many years ago, my Mom was a summer missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship and I was her tagalong. I remember hearing the Gospel message at various 5-Day-Clubs throughout the Central Illinois area. I accepted Jesus as my Savior after one of those clubs. I remember Mom praying with me and Dad later baptizing me. God…
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Jerry and Terry [1-minute read]
20Listen to advice and accept instruction,that you may gain wisdom in the future.–Proverbs 19 Many years ago, I was in the early days of youth ministry. An intern in Racine, Wisconsin. The youth group and I had planned a fun event that we hoped would become a repeatable thing they could invite their friends to.…
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Paid? [1-minute read]
17Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”–1 Timothy 5 I have met people who think that pastors should work other jobs and…
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Weary [1-minute read]
13As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.–2 Thessalonians 3 This simple verse caught my eye this morning. It has 3 basic parts. Let this verse encourage and guide first your thoughts and then your heart. Your attitude and words/actions will follow. As I write these words, I have a busy life.…
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Opened [1-minute read]
45Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures…–Luke 24 The word for ‘opened’ was used only here and in Acts 16 where God opened the heart of a woman named Lydia. Here, Jesus opened their minds to understand. With Lydia, God opened her heart to serve. Here are a few points to encourage you.…
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Ministry Fire [1-minute read]
23And Moses and Aaron went into the tent of meeting, and when they came out they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. 24And fire came out from before the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the pieces of fat on the altar, and when all the people saw it, they…
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Feed the Grill Master [1-minute read]
12The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not go out. The priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and he shall arrange the burnt offering on it and shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. 13Fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall…
Joel M Bradshaw 