Tag Archives: Focus

The Straight Way To Our Hearts

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

The third week of Advent focuses on the joy which should be in our hearts as we anticipate the great mystery of our Savior’s birth. John the Baptist prepared the Jews for the coming of the Messiah. John’s message was: … Continue reading →

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Is Seeing Believing?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

They forgot the God who saved them, who had done great things in Egypt, (NIV) Psalm 106:21 The author of Hebrews writes that Moses, “persevered because he saw him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). In contrast, the Israelites endured only … Continue reading →

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The Finish Line

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us … Continue reading →

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The Race

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

The analogy of running the race is used in many places throughout the New Testament. The people of that day understood the analogy. Races were conducted on days of national festivity. The emperor was in regal attire sitting within his … Continue reading →

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Plowing Through Life

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (NAS) Luke 9:62 Have you done any good plowing lately? Well let’s put our hands down … Continue reading →

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