Reading Between the Lines

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• Church = a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus (a.k.a. A Hot Mess)

  By derekmaul on November 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  this can be both wonderful and extremely complicated!

• unearthing a hidden treasure

  By derekmaul on November 20, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  So this was a little bit exciting. I have been doing some “deep dive” work in my parents’ home this week and came across this old pencil sketch from 1982. It’s the ancient parish church in the quaint village of… Read More ›

• Gratitude is a potent spiritual power tool

  By derekmaul on November 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34 Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving… Read More ›

• A Living Benediction – “Grace and Peace Y’all!”

  By derekmaul on November 18, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  A crowd of small children smiling and telling you – at the tops of their voices – that they want you to know and understand how much the God they love and trust loves you too.

• Ready of not, somebody pushed the “Go” button!

  By derekmaul on November 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. –… Read More ›

• we are all spiritual beings – no exceptions

  By derekmaul on November 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— the faith and love… Read More ›

• Get off to the right start – ahead of the holidays

  By derekmaul on November 15, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Originally posted on Reading Between the Lines:
  Today’s “meme of the week” is another two-fer. The pictures are related – front and back cover – and they are also designed to encourage my readers to begin making plans to enjoy the best Christmas story ever.…

• From Hungry to Satisfied – the real miracle

  By derekmaul on November 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Little by little, people are grabbing the vision and stepping forward in faith

• how does scripture direct us to respond to lies, deception, and “the ignorant talk of foolish people”?

  By derekmaul on November 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. – 1 Peter… Read More ›

• First blush – fall photos from Wake Forest

  By derekmaul on November 12, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  falls first blush and last call

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