Author: donnie

  • Freedom from the World

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    International Sunday School Lesson November 19, 2023 Colossians 2:16-23 ESV Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. (17) These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. (18) Let…

  • Gabriel’s Oboe

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    I have the most visceral reaction to that music. I choke up and tears well in my eyes. I am sure it is because of the movie, “The Mission.” I think everyone in the ministry needs to watch that movie. It highlights the purpose of the Gospel and the easy out can be misused. We…

  • Much to be Thankful For

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    I have much to be thankful for today. Lindy is getting better every day. We were very surprised that they are not recommending surgery. God is so very good. She is incrementally getting stronger. She still cannot walk without her walker but she can at least get around. There are a few things we can…

  • Freedom To Love

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    International Sunday School Lesson November 11, 2023 Fall #11 Romans 13:8-10 ESV Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (9) For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other…

  • The Little Things

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    I have been reminded of something I learned long ago but often forget — the little things are so important. Lindy has broke her kneecap. Working with her has reminded me how important those things were never consider can be. Little things like bending your leg. Little things like being able to put your weight…

  • Life has Unexpected Twists

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    This last week has been an adventure. My wife, Lindy, fell and broke her kneecap. She has been in our living room without being able to walk or even bend her leg since the accident. Poor thing has been in so much pain. We are so fortunate that I went on social security just weeks…

  • Freedom from Expectations

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    International Sunday School Lesson November 5, 2023 Background Bringing Contention Acts 15:1 (ESV) But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” • Galatians 2:4-5 (ESV) Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy…

  • Churches Closing

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    I had a very disappointing observation yesterday. Another church in my neighborhood closed and their building is now a real estate office. That makes five churches that have closed and none opening since 1980. Are we becoming a non-Christian nation? I am afraid so. I am praying the Lord gives me the direction and the…

  • Freedom as an Heir

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    International Sunday School Lesson October 29, 2023 Fall Quarter #9 Galatians 3:23-29 ESV Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. (24) So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. (25) But now…

  • Misplaced Frustration

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    I am really trying to get my skills up in the ministry after I have retired from secular employment. I am daily reading more than I have ever read. I am trying to write each day. I am watching YouTube videos on video production and English grammar. I am getting frustrated though when I do…