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“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16, NIV). That is what I could use a little more of!  Blessings, especially like John tells us about, “one blessing after another!”  After living more than half a century I have had the opportunity (if you want to call … Read moreReturning To Jesus Full of Grace and Blessing (20101014)

“John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’” (John 1:15, NIV) John the Baptist has it so right.  Even though John was older than Jesus he knew who was the greater man, it was Jesus!  … Read moreJesus, You Surpass Us All (20101013)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). In over fifty years of living on planet earth I have acquired a great many counselors in my life.  Some … Read moreJesus, The Counselor Full of Grace and Truth (20101011)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). Many of us have probably had the unpleasant experience of someone offering their counsel with an attitude of judgment and … Read moreThe One Who Comes With Grace and Truth (20101008)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). I can only imagine what it must be like to have the President of the United States take time out … Read moreThe One Who Dwelled Among Us (20101007)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). Have you ever wished for a friend who truly understood who you are?  Most of us have probably had that … Read moreBecause He Wants To Become Your Friend (20101006)

“He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.  11  He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.  12  Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become … Read moreJesus Gives us the Right To Become Children of God (20101005)

I’ve seen a few rough nights and days here in what we call “North City”.  Crime seems to be a part of the culture here in this part of St. Louis.  It is nothing to hear someone scream during the day, or hear a shot (actually a series of shots; or semi-automatic weapons) go off during the … Read moreThe Ball Is Still There!