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How Did the Disciple Obey?
For most of my Christian life, which encompasses all of my life except the first fifteen years, I have obsessed over the things I didn’t do. There are times I didn’t obey God, at least by my standards. I would … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, father, Gethsemane, guilt, humanity, Jesus, obey, perfect, standard, Teena Myers
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A Subtle Suggestion
We were visiting a church in another city when my son announced that he wanted to return that evening for the youth meeting. He is a young adult more than youth but the topic, music, interested him. We returned thinking … Continue reading
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Tagged devils, Holy Spirit, Jesus name, King David, King Saul, music, subtle, suggestion, Teena Myers
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An Education in Human Behavior
A decision to leave a writer’s group I had attended for five years gave me an education in human behavior. I owe a debt of gratitude to the man who started the meeting. My writing improved dramatically during my time with … Continue reading
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Tagged encourage, Hurricane Katrina, Lutheran, pagan, rules, selfishness, share, Teena Myers, writers
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Just What You’re Looking For
When my baby started college a car became a necessity. The last thing he needed was unending car repairs sucking up his limited funds, and I wanted the impossible – a new car at a used car price. God is … Continue reading
VINDICATED
I attended a secular writers critique group for years. The leader founded the group for Sci-fi writers but accepted what life gave him – a diverse group writing in different genres. He was the only one writing Sci-fi material. I … Continue reading
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Tagged critique, David, favoritism, Jew, Solomon, Teena Myers, writers
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AN ENCOUNTER WITH MYSELF
A friend sent me an email about a Bible Study in a local coffee shop. Tithing, the subject of the discussion, caught my attention, but I was only mildly interested until I read three words: “All opinions welcome.” I like … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible Study, bitter, corruption, God, opinions, pastors, rebuking, Religion, Teena Myers, tithing
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PART-TIME MISSIONARIES
My husband and I were invited to be on a mission’s team to the Caribbean. I really wanted to go, so did my husband. The team planned to paint an orphanage, build playground equipment and minister to the children. My … Continue reading
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Tagged Caribbean, children, cynical, dilemma, mission, perspective, Teena Myers, trip
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MY CORNER OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLD
I walked through the church door at 11:30 a.m., the announced time for the monthly ministers meeting. Tin plates of pork, chicken, and brisket lay next to several bags of buns, plastic canisters of potato salad and beans. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, church, discrimination, pastors, Teena Myers, women
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I AM YOURS
I’m reading a story, I’ve read a thousand times, in fact, I wrote a book on this subject. This time I see it. Why didn’t I see it before? Too immature? Too preoccupied with me? Maybe passing the half-century mark … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, believed, Faith, love, righteousness, Teena Myers
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REFLECTIONS ON SUFFERING
There must be a reason for all the suffering in the world, and I reasoned that the reason is hidden in Job. Something caught my eye in Job Chapter 1 that made me pause and wonder. Satan put on his … Continue reading
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Tagged city, equality, God, Job, justice, Satan, servant, son, suffering, Teena Myers
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