Archive for September, 2008

A Purpose-Driven Life

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Mark 1: 35 – 39 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
Jesus [...]

Guest Post: Mama

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Today’s post is written by TJ. Now, you’ll see why I love her so much. Thanks, TJ!
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Mark 1:29 – 31 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. So [...]

Remember the Alamo!

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Luke 4:33 – 37 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an evil spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, “Ha! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”
“Be quiet!” [...]

Update: My Dad

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Dad went on Wednesday to have a body scan. He had to have some kind of radio-active-type shot, and four hours later, the scan. He was told he’d probably have to return on Thurs. and Fri. for more scans, but after that first one, they said he didn’t need to come back. They had found [...]

A Little Help from my Friends

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Have you noticed some unfamiliar faces hanging around Morning Coffee in the last few days? Well, actually, they are very familiar. They are my friends, fellow writers, and long-time Morning Coffee readers.
You also may have noticed I’ve been posting less over the last few months. I never intended for my Morning Coffee break (no pun [...]

Guest Post: A Desperate Situation

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Today’s post was written by my friend Jean, who you will hear more about later this week. She is a gifted writer and a beautiful, wise Christian. I know you will love her as much as I do!
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John 4:46-47 (NIV)
Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And [...]

Familiarity

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Luke 4:22 – 30 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.
Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did [...]

Marshmallow Christians

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

John 4:31 – 34 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.”
But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”
Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?”
“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him [...]

Eye of the Hurricane

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

I grew up in Houston. I have lived through a few hurricanes in my time. And in the wake of hurricane Ike, which hit Texas last weekend, our family has experienced its own hurricane this week.
Tuesday, we found out that Dad has cancer. Talk about some fierce winds.
Wednesday, Mom finally got in touch with Aunt [...]

Just Keep Talking

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

John 4:7 – 10 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, Will you give me a drink? (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” [...]