Preach it but keep it simple love guide for church
The author reflects on completing a long Bible study project and deleting working files to start anew. He contrasts traditional “Thou shalt nots” with a Bible full of rules but argues the core message is love. Jesus’ summary of the Law is to love God and neighbor, urging churches to model love, acceptance, and forgiveness over politics or programs.
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I am thankful I am old
A reflective piece recalls growing up viewing adults as old, aging through motherhood and grandmotherhood, and embracing lifelong changes. The narrator, now nearing her mother’s age at death, finds contentment in independence, family roles, and the evolving sense of aging. She values time, reading, and forgiveness while pondering societal shifts.
Encouraged Through Distress and Divine Guidance
The piece reflects on discouraged days and the comfort of talking with others who struggle. It urges prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, citing Isaiah 58 11 and Philippians 4 7 8, to receive God’s peace and guidance through each day.
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Christ Jesus
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