Monthly Archives: July 2011

Hidden Treasure

Posted on July 31, 2011 by lifevine

He is the only treasure that hides Itself. This is the thought that comes to mind when I think of our church’s VBS program this past week.  Does the Bible tell us to hold VBS programs?  No.  Is there a … Continue reading →

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Groan!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by lifevine

Where is baseball mentioned in the Bible?  Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning…” (The big inning?  Get it?) What did Adam and Eve do after they were kicked out of the garden? They went and raised Cain. Who was the most … Continue reading →

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4-H and the fair

Posted on July 29, 2011 by lifevine

This past week has been a flurry of activity in our home.  My son has been working on his 4-H projects for the fair….13 of them….finishing them up and writing out those infamous tags!  (Kudos to large 4-H families….I don’t … Continue reading →

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Epic failure!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by lifevine

I woke up this morning feeling like a huge failure. The chain of my thoughts went from the pain in my shoulder to having to go to the doctor to not wanting an MRI (claustrophobic, even in the open ones)  … Continue reading →

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Suffering

Posted on July 27, 2011 by lifevine

Sunday someone asked me how I deal with the pain associated with the rare auto-immune disease I have.  Good question, especially since I don’t like to take pills and am always experiencing some kind of pain.  This person is themselves … Continue reading →

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In or Is?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by lifevine

It really is all about the little words. My friend and I were talking yesterday.  She said someone she knows said, “I pray that Jesus would be in my life.”  She said, “All I could think of is that scripture … Continue reading →

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Defining Glory

Posted on July 25, 2011 by lifevine

GLORY:   1 a : praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown b : worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving <giving glory to God> 2 a : something that secures praise or renown <the glory of a brilliant career> … Continue reading →

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The Call

Posted on July 24, 2011 by lifevine

The deep call of Jesus upon the heart of a man, calling him from darkness since time began. The call of the cross drawing the soul to light, the sacraments of grace bestowed despite the fight. The struggle of the … Continue reading →

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The meaning of life.

Posted on July 23, 2011 by lifevine

Pretty simple… You were created to belong to Jesus Christ. If you do not belong to Jesus, guess who you belong to? John 8:42-46  Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me. After all, I’m here, … Continue reading →

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I need a fix!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by lifevine

By the pure grace of God every human being has failed me.  Every addiction has failed me.  Every leader has failed me.  Every institution has failed me.  Every medical personnel has failed me. Everything  in this world has failed me. … Continue reading →

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