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As the Tables Turn

You may be familiar with the board game Backgammon.  I have never played it and I’ll admit I don’t understand it at all so any knowledge I have is just what I’ve read.  “The object of the game is to move all your checkers into your own home board and then bear them off. TheContinue reading “As the Tables Turn”

For Which Team Are You Scoring the Most Points?

English theologian, John Owen, who lived in the 1600s had this to say about temptation.  “Occasions and opportunities for temptation are innumerable. No wonder I do not know how deeply involved I have been with sin.” I’m hoping that as we have been discussing temptation, we have all become more and more aware of theContinue reading “For Which Team Are You Scoring the Most Points?”

I Don’t Wanna

Jonah – Week One If you grew up going to church, the story of Jonah and the whale has always been a familiar story to you.  Much like the presumption that it was an apple that was the forbidden fruit for Adam and Eve, it’s always been presumed that it was a whale that swallowedContinue reading “I Don’t Wanna”

Poodle-Ma-Doodles (I Couldn’t Resist)

Psalm 91 – Week Three of Psalms Do you ever stop to think of the many items we use on a daily basis as means of protection? Seatbelts, sunscreen, bandaids, deodorant, umbrellas, shoes, gloves, coats, hats, sunglasses, toothpaste, vitamins, deadbolt locks, headlights, face masks, oven mitts, bath mats, blankets, computer virus detectors, caller ID, peepholesContinue reading “Poodle-Ma-Doodles (I Couldn’t Resist)”

Are You a Hunka Hunka Burning Love for Others?

Romans 12:17 – Romans 13 RELATIONSHIP. That one word has crept into our lessons for the past few weeks.  We’ve discussed how Paul is desperate for others to see what a real relationship with God is like.  We’ve talked about those who try to do all of the right and good things assuming that’s whatContinue reading “Are You a Hunka Hunka Burning Love for Others?”

Don’t Tempt Me!

Romans 6 – Week 8 Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Dont-Tempt-Me-e199v1v Many of us were saddened by the death of General Colin Powell this week.  The 84-year-old was the first African American Secretary of State, served as the national security advisor as well as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  I believe it was duringContinue reading “Don’t Tempt Me!”