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Keep Them as You Win Them

Tim Riter September 28, 2020

Take a look at the cross above, and which first comes to mind? The truth that Jesus’ death on the cross paid the debt for our sin and we can know him? The truth that we each must take up OUR cross daily, even at the risk of our life? Let me suggest that as we tell people about Jesus, we need to cover both. I learned that the hard way.

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In Happenings Tags Grace, Faith, Cross, Obedienc, Sacrifice, Commitment, Christian LIving, Spiritual Formation
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Jump into the Flames

Tim Riter May 4, 2020

God and I have an unusual approach/avoidance issue. I love him and am drawn to him, yet simultaneously draw back. I see the threat he represents to my complacency and self will, and resist those changes. Ironically, unless I resolve that paradox, I’ll be torn, stuck in the middle, and will never receive the best he offers. Worst of all, I know that. Deeply…

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In Poetry Tags Fire, Purified by Flames, Commitment, Dedication, Holiness, Issues, Christian LIving, Spiritual Formation
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Kobe Lessons

Tim Riter February 3, 2020

Laker fans first became aware of him when the team traded All Star center Vlade Divac for the right to draft this high school kid as the 13th pick in 1996. I must admit, as much as I admired his basketball skills and drive to excel, his brashness and perceived arrogance put me off. But…

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In Happenings Tags Kobe Bryant, Sacrifice, Commitment, Count the Cost, Grow, Maturity, Spiritual Formation, Christian Living, Transformation
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A bit of an unreconstructed Jesus freak. Almost old enough to have known him when he walked this world. About 27 on the inside. Investing his life in university and teen students. Inveterate cross country motorcycle rider. Nature lover. Entranced with the power of written and spoken words. Still learning.

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