Monthly Archives: November 2006

Joseph’s Courage

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series The Nativity Story

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God selected this man to protect the infant Jesus in the dangerous first years of his life and as we look over the span of Joseph?s life we see that he had the courage to:

? Live a morally upright life in an immoral world
? Marry a pregnant girl who was not carrying his child.
? Protect his wife and son in their flight to Egypt and then again upon their return to Nazareth.
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Closing the gossip trapdoor…

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose in to other people’s business. Several members did not approve of her extracurricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a … Continue reading

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Get Dressed!

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What does it mean to be “clothed in Christ”? This message is an encouragement to those who are redeemed to live the redeemed life! Continue reading

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Shortlist on Leaders…

Others tell. Leaders sell. Others impress. Leaders influence. Others try to be heard. Leaders strive to be understood. Others explain. Leaders energize. Others inform. Leaders inspire. Others relay only facts. Leaders tell stories. – Mark Sanborn, You Don’t Need a … Continue reading

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Kingdom clothes or Beggar’s rags?

A beggar lived near the King’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted that invited anyone to come and dine with the King. Yet the beggar looked down at his filthy rags and realized there was no way he … Continue reading

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