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Why THIS Church? Psalm 122

Why THIS Church? Psalm 122

Doris and I are going to go our separate ways. I’m sorry to break that news here but I figured you’d find out soon enough anyway. There is nothing really wrong. It just seems like it’s time. She doesn’t meet my needs anymore. She talks too long about things that I’m not interested in. And… Continue Reading

Psalm 40 and Mr. Holland’s Opus

Psalm 40 and Mr. Holland’s Opus

Each Wednesday we are looking at a Psalm, Summer in the Psalms. Not a Bible study, not a lesson, just a devotional thought. Today, Psalm 40.   Psalm 40 (and Mr. Holland’s Opus) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of… Continue Reading

Psalm 147, Tell Me A Story

Psalm 147, Tell Me A Story

Psalm 147    Let me tell you one of my favorite times of the week. About 12:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, if I can work it out in my schedule, and Doris is keeping Caleb. That’s the time for his nap. He has been playing with Mimi all morning long. They are laughing and hide-and-seeking… Continue Reading

God Don’t Make No Junk

This Summer we are doing “Summer in the Psalms” for our Wednesday night studies. In the month of July, we will not meet in person, (We are meeting for All Church Prayer tonight.)  So…each Wednesday I will post a devotional study from a selected Psalm. Today, Psalm 139, one of my favorites.   God don’t… Continue Reading

The RC and Psalm 91

The RC and Psalm 91

This Summer we are doing “Summer in the Psalms” for our Wednesday night studies. In late June and the month of July we will not meet in person, So…each Wednesday I will post a devotional study from a selected Psalm. Today, Psalm 91.   The RC/Moon Pie 10-mile race is a pretty challenging event. They… Continue Reading

Monday Matters: Communication with Adult Children

Here are some thoughts about how to better connect with your adult kids. It’s not easy. It takes a little sensitivity and intentionality. Here is both an audio link. https://anchor.fm/whatdifferencepodcast/episodes/5122-Monday-Matters-Communication-with-Adult-Children-e1hum7s   To see the video go to Facebook/mikecourtney716 Be blessed.     Continue Reading

Going Deep Day 37: Because I Said So

Going Deep Day 37: Because I Said So

Because I Said So! Mark 11:27-33   It always blows my mind how quickly things can change in Scripture. At the beginning of Mark, chapter 11, Jesus is the talk of the town, lauded as the Messiah, the One who would rescue Israel. That’s Sunday. By Tuesday, the end of chapter 11, the church leaders… Continue Reading

Going Deep Day 29: Look Out

Going Deep Day 29: Look Out

Just a little heads up, THERE WILL BE TROUBLES! But don’t look out for the hardships. Look out for the amazing things that God is doing in you and through you because of your hardships. https://anchor.fm/whatdifferencepodcast/episodes/Going-Deep-Day-29-Look-Out-e1gm7q3 The scripture for this week: Everyday, Psalm 56 Monday.     Acts 14 Tuesday.    I Peter 2 Wednesday.… Continue Reading

Going Deep Day 24: The Skin Horse

Going Deep Day 24: The Skin Horse

Romans 1 is a wake-up call to grace, both God’s grace to us and our grace to the world. And when we wake-up to that, we begin to love others, no matter the cost, just as God loves us. Sometimes that’s painful but we won’t care. We will be real. https://anchor.fm/whatdifferencepodcast/episodes/Going-Deep-Day-24-The-Skin-Horse-e1gffh4 Continue Reading