Category: faith
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My Mamaw: Maggie Mae Smith 1916-2015
I attended the funeral of my Mamaw today. She would have been 100 years old next month. We had a small visitation before a small graveside service in McKinney and it was a beautiful tribute to a life of faith lived well. My cousin, Curtis, said the eulogy, my husband John said the prayer, and…
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People of Blessing
“I will” These words were spoken several times by God when he spoke to Abraham about the plans laid out for him. “Go to the land I will show you.” FAITH Abraham believed God and acted on that belief. He didn’t know what would happen in the land where God was sending him, but…
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We Were Created To Have Meaningful Lives
photo by photostockfreedigitalphotos.net The sermon Sunday was based on John 15:26-27, the latest in our church’s series on the Holy Spirit. In the book of John, Jesus spoke to his disciples, telling them he was leaving and promising to send them the Spirit…their advocate. They were given this promise and testified to the goodness of…
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The Power of One Young Man
Last evening I attended my youngest son’s Baccalaureate service at his high school. It was your normal fare of scripture reading, a special message, and prayer, but it is what happened during one special song that made the event a special one. A talented senior brought out a guitar, called his classmates to worship the…
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Weakness and Faith
Photo by luigi diamantifreedigitalphotos.net I’m weak. I fully admit it. I don’t measure up as a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. I’ve been selfish. I’ve participated in gossip. I’ve neglected people I love. My mouth needs a muzzle at times. Sometimes I am just a mess and I’m sure my…
Sherrinda 