Monthly Archives: August 2012

Venus, Pluto, & Mars

Posted on August 31, 2012 by elsiephoebe

WOMAN: “I heard it’s a better deal to get the internet package.” GIRLFRIEND: “Oh!  Thanks; I’m so glad you told me!”TEENAGER:  “Seriously?  GozzleWeb, Duh!” HUSBAND:  “Since when are you an expert on computers?” WOMAN:  “Is that light switch going to … Continue reading →

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Kids and Moms

Posted on August 30, 2012 by elsiephoebe

Please, Lord, I know You can help me… To see, Lord, all that You do! Please Lord, I ask You to help me… To SEE, Lord.  Let me not forget  You! “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”  These … Continue reading →

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To Titus and Friends

Posted on August 29, 2012 by elsiephoebe

I Paul… for the faith of those chosen of God… in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago To Titus… For this reason I left you… that you would… appoint elders… above reproach, … Continue reading →

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Gray Areas Call for Gray Matter

Posted on August 27, 2012 by elsiephoebe

I wimped out on posting this Facebook status:  “I’m transcribing a sermon about discerning God’s will—while eating leftover pizza.  —Is that wrong?” We know God’s will is for men to be saved—and for Christians to be Spirit-filled, sanctified, and thankful.  … Continue reading →

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Loving God and Others

Posted on August 25, 2012 by elsiephoebe

LOVING THE LORD God said to repent and follow Him.  I was born again!  I will honor His law; keep His commandments; be perfected.  This means practicing secret disciplines.  Even then, I must ask God, seek God, and knock on God’s door for … Continue reading →

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Let Love Cover

Posted on August 23, 2012 by elsiephoebe

Here, we keep a very high standard. Love does not boast. If I have all faith… but do not have love, I am nothing. Did you hear?  He didn’t get her home until 2 AM. Love does not delight in … Continue reading →

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What is the Will of God?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by elsiephoebe

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one that sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life = – = Men fancy themselves able to see; they’re really blind. They think they’re … Continue reading →

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Gangs

Posted on August 21, 2012 by elsiephoebe

Undaunted by the title.  Well done, you.  For coffee conversation, this one’s about as taboo as death and taxes. Gangs: boys in the hood; a social club for teens without a drive to contribute to society, engaging in crime to … Continue reading →

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Group Therapy

Posted on August 20, 2012 by elsiephoebe

Is it weird in here, or is it just me? —Steven Wright I like the TV show “Monk.”  Being the fourth wall for his psychotherapy appointments was entertaining.  (But I’m not gonna lie: outside of that, I find watching psychoanalysis … Continue reading →

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What DO you Do All Day?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by elsiephoebe

We’ve been toying with the idea of me getting a job.  But I keep thinking about all the things I do—trying to decide which can be eliminated. It really is a no-brainer.  Just quit being so darned picky.  I’ve had … Continue reading →

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