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Christian, lover-of-knowledge, Texan, and other things.

Lessons from Mark (murmuring)

Posted on 16 September 2017 by Richard

In Mark 14:3-5, we have the fairly well-known story of a woman (Mary, we know from John), breaking open a box of expensive perfume, and anointing Jesus with it. The occasion was a feast, or a banquet — possible to … Continue reading →

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The ‘Love Not’ Command

Posted on 31 July 2017 by Richard

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. (1 John 2:15) (I was sharing some thoughts with my wife and also with a friend at church; they both thought this worth sharing with others; thus, this … Continue reading →

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God Can Use Your Uniqueness

Posted on 12 June 2017 by Richard

Recently, I heard a message about the woman who had been bound by Satan 18 years and was healed on the Sabbath day. This event in the life of Jesus is only told by Luke. It was supposed that perhaps … Continue reading →

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I Need You

Posted on 20 March 2017 by Richard

I was listening to a message recently (not at my church), and the person speaking said something like I’m too busy with my ministry responsibilities to spend time with people. That started me thinking; it recalled a recently-learned truth — … Continue reading →

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On Critics and Criticism (Overview)

Posted on 27 February 2017 by Richard

As I considered this topic, I’ve decided to split it up into multiple posts. There is a place for critics, no doubt, but I don’t remember seeing any statues to them in the Hall of Fame. That’s a saying I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (questions)

Posted on 11 February 2017 by Richard

Note: I’ve been missing doing writing here; it’s just been a rather busy time.  But, I’m hoping to get back into writing somewhat more regularly. This little thought comes from Mark 11:29 and Mark 11:33 – for those without a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (rewards)

Posted on 16 June 2016 by Richard

In  my slow, plodding way of going through Mark, reached Mark 9:41 and pondering the verse, it was such a blessing. Have you ever done anything (or many things) for others, and found them unappreciative? Or perhaps you do something … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (edification)

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Richard

In Mark 9:17-22, there is the story of the man whose son was possessed by “dumb” spirit; also called a “foul” spirit. From other passages of Scripture, we find that these spirits seem to prefer to indwell living things – … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on 12 February 2016 by Richard

So, here at we at 2016; already in the second month, and nearly half-way through. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Valentine’s Day! Here in North Texas, it’s been unseasonably warm. I had such a good time over Christmas (I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (Life)

Posted on 22 December 2015 by Richard

In the first nine verses of Mark 8, there is the recording of the feeding of the four thousand.  I think that we are sometimes so taken up with the miracle that we forget what is going on in the … Continue reading →

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