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August | 2014 | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. August 28, 2014. January 27, 2015. A Season For Everything! Last week, I received the form being used by Bishop Jones to assist in making pastoral appointments effective on July 1, 2015. It has been just seven weeks (July 1 to be exact! Since my appointment to North Platte became effective for this year. I did fill out the form indicating my desire for pastoral appointment next July. Staff Parish Relations Committee will complete t...
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Loving Like Jesus | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. April 16, 2015. April 27, 2015. I saw First Church loving like Jesus! In the middle of our Confirmation service one of our teen-agers fainted. Dad and Mom were right there to help their child up. Then, the student fainted again! Because Jesus loves us, we are called to love one another. And, the way we love one another is the same way Jesus loves us. Christ-followers love like Jesus! I invite you to make a commitment to love like Jesus...
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. August 21, 2015. Yesterday morning I was working on the message for this weekend when I heard someone say, Church! I looked up and saw two tables with people; one with what appeared to be two young business types working on a deal and the other with two young men who were visiting about farmers. Both groups were focused upon the business at hand. I went back to work. About ten minutes passed before I heard the word Worship! His time, f...
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July | 2014 | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. July 31, 2014. January 27, 2015. I had the opportunity to enjoy supper with some friendsand a couple of new friendsthis week. It is fun to catch up with our families as well as friends we have in common; the conversation energized and enthused me! The food was great, too! We had grilled corn on the cob (a yummy first for me! Grilled pork of some kind (tender, juicy, and really tasty! Jesus asks us to remember him every time we eat a me...
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January | 2015 | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. January 29, 2015. January 28, 2015. It was a hot summer afternoon and I was canoeing down the Niobrara River with a youth group. The current was slow and relaxing; I was having a great time with the students! Suddenly, there was a great deal of commotion in front of me. One of the canoes capsized leaving all of its passengers in the water. As each canoe came alongside, those in the water worked their magic (or mischief! We have all fel...
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A Pain In The Foot | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. A Pain In The Foot. April 23, 2015. April 27, 2015. A Pain In TheFoot! My wife and I enjoy taking a walk almost every evening! Our walk is a time to connect after a busy day; we share any struggles we have had as well as celebrate the blessings of God that have been poured over our lives. Well, we must have missed one! I believe in praying for healing; I pray for healing in my life and in the lives of others! But, my recent experience ...
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October | 2014 | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. October 30, 2014. January 27, 2015. A good report from my doctor and. My dentiston the same day. A good lunch with my parents. A good visit with two people who were guests at worship last Sunday. A word of appreciation from family members at a funeral service I officiated yesterday. A fun conversation with our new staff team Micah, John, and Kendra. Life is crazy good! Life if crazy good! Life is crazy good! Life is crazy good! I was c...
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November | 2014 | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. November 27, 2014. January 27, 2015. I thought you might be eating turkey or maybe watching a football game instead of reading this reflection. But, since you are here instead of there I invite you to shout; Victory! Yes, right now! Just shout it out; Victory! I understand if you are a bit hesitant. A few days ago, I read the first few verses of Psalm 118. I find myself coming back to the words again and again. The Psalmist learned tha...
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Uncertainty | firstchurchnp
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Sometimes we need to keep our eyes open for God in the little things. May 8, 2015. Yesterday I went to the hospital. Don’t be alarmed; I was going as a pastor to make visits not as a patient to receive care! As I stopped at the front desk, someone asked if there was anyone from First Church. I responded, Not to my knowledge! Even if I knew there was someone, I would not share the information with anyone else. Something happens; maybe I planned it or maybe I did not! But, now uncertainty is churning up al...