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Ask not what your church can do for you … OR … Lessons from the Church Refrigerator

March 1, 2016

I first encountered a church refrigerator while teaching Kindergarten with a wonderful group of people known as Emmanuel Baptist Church of West Shore. I remember one of the teachers getting frustrated about all the “stuff” which was left in the fridge. Churches are communal property; therefore, rights and responsibilities are sometimes nebulous. For example, who … More Ask not what your church can do for you … OR … Lessons from the Church Refrigerator

Don’t Forget the Milk!

February 3, 2016

I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 1 Corinthians 3:2 Milk and meat—Paul uses these two food groups to describe different levels of Biblical learning: milk represents the baby steps and meat, the larger lessons which require … More Don’t Forget the Milk!

Ready to Die? Really?

January 23, 2016

Several years ago, there was a pastor who was having difficulties in his ministry—so much so, that he was moving to another ministry. At that particular time, we were at a highpoint in our ministry. I remember one of our children saying, “How can they be so excited about leaving? I’d die if we had … More Ready to Die? Really?

This Vapor Called Life

December 31, 2015

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 God has seen fit to allow us to live by a calendar while we dwell here on earth, and while the old gospel … More This Vapor Called Life

Talent or Tenacity?

November 3, 2015

I’ve been teaching piano lessons now for over forty years, and I’ve had a lot of different students! Some have gone on to college, majoring in music, while others didn’t make it past the first year! I’ve noticed something over the years, and my conclusion may surprise you: I’d rather have a student who is … More Talent or Tenacity?

Strong Children – No Greater Joy!

October 20, 2015

PARENTS – if you are looking for great articles for parenting, check out No Greater Joy. You may be tempted to discount them at first glance, but there is MUCH truth in what they say. Just apply one of my pastor’s favorite quotes: Eat the fish and spit out the bones, although, when it comes … More Strong Children – No Greater Joy!

Beach Bodies

September 21, 2015

It’s pretty hard to sit at the beach and not notice people. It’s probably the only time when I wish I had my husband’s bad eyesight. He takes off his glasses and only sees blurred images. For the most part, I avert my eyes. (This is also the reason we head for the ocean in … More Beach Bodies

Your Living Legacy

August 27, 2015

Our lives are ordered by the Lord, and He does this through people and circumstances which He sends our way. This week has been a flurry of activity in a kaleidoscope of directions, which is probably true for most of us; however, dealing with death does not drop into the schedule every week. A dear … More Your Living Legacy

The top of the “Spirit-chain”

August 20, 2015

“What a nice group of people.” The comment was made several times, and I had to agree. Of course, they were all my relatives! Two aunts, three cousins and spouses, my dear mother (in whose honor the hot dog roast was organized), my sister and her husband, two of our children and their families, and … More The top of the “Spirit-chain”

Enoch Walked with God (Can we?)

August 6, 2015

If you are looking for a daily devotional that really digs into the Word and is full of Biblical truths, you may want to look at FEATURE – A Daily Bible Study Guide. This little booklet is packed with the Good News of Jesus Christ! Today’s reading starts a ten day series on Hebrews eleven. (I … More Enoch Walked with God (Can we?)

Beyond Common Sense

Wanda MacAvoy

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