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Prepared for Project 4:4

Reading the Bible through in 2010 is going to be a long-haul project. Here’s one thought before we launch into project 4:4 tomorrow: We’re ready for this. This isn’t an off-the-cuff resolution, made up on the spur of the moment. It’s not an individual effort, something I can bail out of without consequence, or something that I’m going to do all on my own without...

Jan 1st

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Dec 29th

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Galatians 6:1-18

Translation Brothers, if a man is caught in some sin, you, the spiritual ones, must restore him in a spirit of gentleness, being careful that you are not tempted yourselves. Carry each other’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if someone thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Each should consider his own actions, and then have pride in himself...

Dec 27th

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Dec 26th

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Dec 26th

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Micah snoring

Dec 24th

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Making reindeer food. As a representative of said reindeer, this is much appreciated.

Dec 24th

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Galatians 5:16-26 Translation and Reflections

Translation And I say, walk in the spirit and do not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the spirit, and the spirit desires what is against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, in order that you may not do whatever you desire. But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under law. But the works of the flesh are revealed, these are sexual...

Dec 22nd

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Dec 22nd

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The playground at Papa’s house

Dec 21st

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Two Sermons

I’ve been trying to keep the Sermons page of the site updated whenever I preach, but there are a couple of sermons lately that I wanted to note, but hadn’t had the chance to work into the site yet, and won’t until I’m back in Arkansas after the holiday. One is the Project 4:4 launch sermon, which is pretty unique in that it’s purposes were both textual and...

Dec 21st

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Galatians 5:2-15 Translation and Reflections

Translation Listen! I, Paul, say to you that if you are circumcised, Christ will benefit you nothing. And I testify again, to every circumcised man, that you are obligated to do the whole law. You are cut off from Christ, being made righteous by law, you have fallen away from grace. For we in the spirit, by faith await the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision or...

Dec 21st

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Clues

When I was a kid, gathering for christmas with the Stevenson clan, you had a pretty good idea what you were going to hear if you asked about a Christmas present. They didn’t mind if you asked for a hint about what you were getting, but they would always, always reply: “It’s bigger than a breadbox, smaller than a house.” Which always made me think, “What the heck?...

Dec 16th

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"I Love Working with People _______________"

People of conviction, like Chuck Monan People of loyal love, like Deb Watson People who are eager to listen, like Tina Brown People who are diligent and who care, like Ryan Rampton People who love people who are hurting, like Hans Oliver People who are willing to think differently, like Keith Brenton People who just want the best for the church, like Kandi Ashford People who are dedicated...

Dec 15th

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Dec 12th

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Making supper! Thanks Grammy and Papa!

Dec 10th

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Project 4:4 - The Notebooks are Here!

We are really excited to say that a lot of the notebooks for project 4:4 are going to start coming out this weekend! Kandi (in the church office) has been working really hard to get these packaged for you, and I appreciate how much time she’s put into getting all these copies made. Props, Kandi! Here’s the deal. There is a notebook for every family. One! If you feel like...

Dec 9th

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Galatians 4:21-5:1 Translation and Reflections

Translation Tell me, you who want to be under the law, have you heard the law? For it has been written that Abraham had two sons, one from the slave woman and one from the free woman. But the one from the slave woman was born by way of the flesh, but the one from the free woman by way of a promise. These two are an allegory; for there are two covenants. One from Mount Sinai giving birth into...

Dec 9th

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Galatians 4:8-20 Translation and Reflections

Translation But then, when you did not know God, you were enslaved by those who were not by nature gods. But now that you know God, or rather, are known by God, how can you turn back again to the sick and poor elements; do you want to be enslaved again? You are keeping days, months, seasons and years. I fear for you that I have worked in vain for you. Become as I am, because I also am like...

Dec 8th

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Izzy rocks the mike. Maybe a little bossy here, but Micah didn’t seem to mind.

Dec 8th

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Lead From the Top of the Mood Elevator - Larry...

This is great stuff. Definitely worth reblogging! Thanks, greytshirt! …pocket card I always carry that has a graphic that we at Senn Delaney call “The Mood Elevator.” He studied it for a few moments. The higher mood levels included adjectives like resourceful, inspired, energetic and curious. The lower levels include emotions like worried, irritated, victimized and low. When this CEO looked...

Dec 8th

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Ouch

If you have anything you want me to do that requires the usage of my arms, legs, or back, you had better ask tonight. After today’s workout, I feel pretty sure all those elements of me are going to be on strike for the next few days. I will still retain the usage of my mouth and quick wit. (You all have choices to make now.) I had lost my routine for working out and running back near the...

Dec 8th

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Roll Tide!!! Beat Florida!

Finally. It’s December 5th, a day we’ve known was coming for a while, the SEC showdown between Bama and Florida. I’m going crazy. It’s gonna be a fight today, a knock-down drag-out fight to the finish between two excellent football teams. It’s one that could go either way, and anybody who tells you that they know for sure the winner is either a fool or is paid to...

Dec 5th

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Galatians 4:1-7 Translation and Reflections

Translation And I say that while the heir is still a child, he is no different than a slave, even though he is the master of everyone. But he is under the steward or manager of the house until the time set by the father. Just so we, when we were children, have been slaves under the elements of the world; but when the fullness of time came, God sent out his son, being born of a woman, being...

Dec 3rd

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Reach Out and Read

Tonight in our teen gathering (PV&J) we announced a drive to collect books for Reach Out and Read Arkansas. I hope it goes well. As I was thinking about this over the thanksgiving break, I really did think about how thankful I am to have been given the gift of literacy, one of the many advantages that I normally don’t even think about. I grew up in a home where reading was important,...

Dec 3rd

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Galatians 3:21-29 Translation and Reflections

Translation Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? May it never be so! For if a law capable of giving life was given, certainly justification would come from the law. But the scripture imprisoned everything under sin in order that by faith of Jesus Christ the promise might be given to the ones believing. And before faith came, we were held captive, imprisoned until faith was...

Dec 2nd