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Sarcasm
I am really bad about being sarcastic. The witty, put down seems to jump into my brain all the time. My aim is to be funny. Unfortunately, sarcasm can be easily misunderstood and hurtful. It is often used to poke fun at a person who is not present. This is …
· 3 min read· shakiestnerdBible Reading Plan Site Running Again
Sadly, my "Daily Bread" Bible reading site (bible.canofworms.com) has been down for quite a while. But, good news. It is now back up and running!
Give us this day our daily bread. - Matthew 6:11
The Bible reading site is very simple. It shows you a scripture selection …
· shakiestnerdLove Your Neighbor
To me, being a Christian is the pursuit of becoming like Christ. That is an extremely high standard. I don't know whether it is possible to achieve it. But, I can't let that deter me from the pursuit.
Matthew relates the story of a Pharisee that was also a lawyer …
· 6 min read· shakiestnerdGive Thanks at Thanksgiving
It is good to be thankful and grateful every day of the year. I am truly grateful for blessings above and beyond what I deserve.
In this season of thanksgiving, I hope that you will take some time to reflect on your blessings and perhaps share your thankfulness with others …
· 1 min read· shakiestnerdThe Last Breathe
When a child is born, it is fascinating to watch all the firsts in the baby's life. Parents are ecstatic when baby Sally says, "Mama" for the first time. You want to capture pictures of that first birthday and that first step. What about the first time she tasted a …
· 2 min read· shakiestnerdA Bottle in the Smoke
“My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, when wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a bottle in the smoke, yet do I not forget thy statues.” - Psalms 119:81-83
The phrase “a bottle in the …
· 3 min read· meyerMore Than Grasshoppers
This topic is based on the book, “More Than Grasshoppers: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity.” by Lee Ann Alexander and Joel Alexander.
If ever there was a time in history when God directly revealed his power, it was when he brought the children of Israel out of Egypt through Moses. The …
· 6 min read· shakiestnerdFirst Church Reading List
Reading is a good habit. With that good habit, we can also develop a bad habit of reading book after book in one or two genres that we are particularly fond of. In trying to combat that trap, it's good to look for additional sources of reading inspiration. My wife …
· shakiestnerdThe Place of Transformation
Luke 9:28-36 Prayer doesn't need to be boring! Jesus and his disciples went up into mountain to pray and the usual was happening, the disciples fell asleep and Jesus prayed. This night was different however, as Jesus had other company join him. Moses and Elijah dropped by to discuss …
· 3 min read· shakiestnerdChrist's Resurrection: Our Signpost To Immortality!
I Corinthians 15:51-58 Faith is a big word in God’s dictionary ! We are asked to accept God and his word by faith! Paul wrote; ‘Faith cometh by hearing, hearing by the word of God.”
God’s kingdom is invisible to the human eye. “The kingdom of God cometh …
· 2 min read· shakiestnerd