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Help Me Walk the Walk
“If you remain faithful when facing death, I will give you the crown of life.” Jesus, Rev 2:10 “Help me walk the walk.” Steve I’ve missed the application of Rev 2:10 – it’s not just faith in persecution – something bigger is going on here. In context the church in Smyrna is facing persecution, and in the…
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The Horse and His Boy
Best quotes from Narnia!! This is my son Micah’s favorite book of the set — it’s somehow different from the rest. The Good Quote: I say!” said Aravis. “I have had luck.” “Daughter,” said the Hermit, “I have now lived a hundred and nine winters in this world and have never yet met any such…
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The Real “Utter Nonsense” of Missions and International Ministry.
Originally posted on LateToEveryParty: I keep coming across the same arguments against Christian ministry and not just from those outside the church, but from Christians. We’ve all heard the claims before, they are 2000 years old. While reading this morning I came across this passage where Paul speaks directly to these criticisms: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-9 (NIV) ————————————————————-…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Best quotes from Narnia!! I received the Chronicles of Narnia for Christmas from my daughter, having worn out our old set reading them over and over to our four kids. So, I thought I’d do The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly book reviews on these, some of my favorite books. The Good Quote:…
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Miracle on Voodoo Mountain
The Good: A 24-year-old girl from the States goes to live in Haiti and lives. And God changes her life. And her community. Sometimes there is nothing more unbelievable than the truth. Fiction could never been this crazy. I’ve been going to Haiti since 2007, and this book brings you as close to being there…
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Interrupted
Interrupted: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, by Jen Hatmaker The Good: In spite of the current LGBT controversy around Jen Hatmaker, this is a good book. Not great maybe, but it has some terrific humor, combined with some convicting truth that make it a worth-while read. It is one of the best books,on…
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Late Christmas Letter
COOLEYS 2016 So Micah and Dad had grand plans to get the Christmas letter out for Christmas this year. Micah started it, gave it to Dad, and next thing you know it was Christmas. So, in the grand Cooley tradition of late New Year’s letters, here we go. Mama and Papa Cooley: After seven years…
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