Belief in Your Special Gifts and Yogi Berra Wisdom
A reflection weaving Yogi Berra quotes with faith based motivation. It emphasizes that God has made everyone special with unique gifts to discover develop and share, citing Hawaii as a metaphor for individual islands of talent and urging Belief Cherishing and giving back to God.
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Yogi Berra
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Yogi
Barbara
Hawaii
Tropics
Forgive one another and let your face glow with love
The article urges Christians to forgive to avoid bitter expressions and demon like hatred. It cites Jesus prayer in Luke and the parable of the unforgiving servant, urging readers to seek strength from God to forgive and reflect His love in their faces.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Is man inherently sinful according to Calvin and Bible
The author contrasts John Calvin’s view of total depravity with biblical teaching. It argues Moses, Solomon, Ezekiel, and Jesus present humanity as upright, innocent in youth, and individually accountable for sin, challenging the notion that all within man is defiled. It invites readers to choose which source to trust.
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John Calvin
Calvin
Moses
Solomon
God
Ezekiel
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus Christ
Goose hunt with guide Bink Grimes during late season
A writer details first goose hunt under guide Bink Grimes during the late goose season. The guide’s eye distinguishes species, directing measured shots. The narrative urges patience and listening to God, citing Psalm 27:14 about waiting on the Lord for strength.
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Bink Grimes
Bink
St Mark's Baytown Hymn Festival and SMAK Camp Notice
St Mark's AMC at 3811 North Main Baytown hosts an 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Hymn Festival with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Michael Proctor delivers a sermon titled Worship is an Infection based on John 4 4 30. Also offers a free crochet class on Wednesday July 28 at 6 30 p.m. SMAK summer program runs Aug 26 from 9 a.m. to noon culminating Aug 8 with Under God's Sea in 3D. online signup at memorialbaytown com or at church office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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Michael Proctor
St. Mark’s Knitwits
St. Mark
Live Life Like a River Finds Path Around Barriers
A reader shares a parable on coping with life’s obstacles by following the river’s path of least resistance. She argues for accepting what cannot be controlled, and suggests trusting God to handle the unmanageable, echoing Paul’s lesson on contentment in all circumstances.
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God
Paul
Wounding the Wounded and Religious Paradigm
The author argues that people harmed by life or others wound others in turn. He critiques religious systems that blame inherent sin or use fear and punishment. He warns such approaches deepen wounds and hinder healing, citing psychology as a counterpoint to traditional guilt based sin management.
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Meekins
Raymond van Buskirk
Redeemer Lutheran
Jesse
St. Mark’s
UMC
Baytown
SMAK
Harvey Schultz
Lakewood
Rick
Crous
Sjolander
STERS
Baytown Sun
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