Tag Archives: grace

Well-Watered Soul

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Joe Chambers

I had to cut my two-week backpacking trip short. Nature conspired against me this year with the largest wild-fire in the nation blocking my path on the Rainbow Trail. Then, after I had resupplied to go to the other side of … Continue reading →

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Cast into the Deep

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Joe Chambers

 And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”  Luke 5:10 When I was a boy my father bought a 1949 Ford pickup for $50.00.  He told me that if I would help him … Continue reading →

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The Gentle Healer

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Joe Chambers

Forrest Gump is the life story of a physically and mentally challenged man (Tom Hanks), who accomplishes the incredible with his simple reasoning and persistence. In one scene, Forrest and his childhood friend Jenny are walking down an old gravel … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Way

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Joe Chambers

 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11(NKJV) Joy is not pleasure, a mere sensation, but a pervasive and constant sense of well-being. Hope in … Continue reading →

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Broken In All The Right Places

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Joe Chambers

The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broke places. ~ Ernest Hemingway He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.  Psalm 147:3 I have so many chips and cracks in my soul it is amazing … Continue reading →

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Is God Good?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Joe Chambers

In a church I belonged to years ago the person who opened the service always opened with these words: God is good ALL THE TIME; All the time GOD IS GOOD. Do you know deep down, rock-solid, for dead sure, … Continue reading →

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The Wounds

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Joe Chambers

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 1 Cor. 5:21 “…You were bought at a price.” I Cor. 6:20 One day a little girl … Continue reading →

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A Sin Too Far

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joe Chambers

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him… Matthew 12:32 As a pastor I certainly have discovered over the years … Continue reading →

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Distant Trumpet

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Joe Chambers

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord   and of his Messiah and he will reign forever and ever.” Rev 11:15 Did you … Continue reading →

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Salty Saints

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Joe Chambers

It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the Lord for both you and your offspring.  Numbers 18:19 In the ancient world, there was no refrigeration. Decay and rot were the great enemies of life, and salt was the only … Continue reading →

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