Posted on November 20, 2008 by Pat Sieler
Ruth and Naomi travelled from Moab to Bethlehem. It must have taken several days. The whole city was excited when they arrived, not having seen Naomi in years.
My guess is that it was a tough time for Naomi, feeling like a failure, perhaps like she got the short end of the stick of God’s will. [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2008 by Pat Sieler
Quotes seem to carry more significance if the quotee is someone famous or significant. Rarely do you read a quote of someone that is not heard of. Here’s a quote I came across a couple days ago:
“Think beyond your lifetime if you truly want to accomplish something truly worthwhile.”
Any guesses as to who said that?
Walt [...]
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Posted on November 15, 2008 by Pat Sieler
Thanks for your prayers. The prayer went great. Janet and I were able to meet some great people, including the chaplain for the truck series.
What a priveledge it was to open the race asking God’s protection and giving thanks to Him.
Hats off to the sport of racing for giving God and prayer it’s just place.
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Posted on November 14, 2008 by Pat Sieler
I have the honor of giving the invocation at the race tonight at the Homestead Miami Motor Speedway. Please keep me in prayer. You should be able to check it out if you get the Speed Channel.
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Posted on November 13, 2008 by Pat Sieler
Our sweet friend Mary Barrett went home to be with the Lord after battling cancer for less than a year.
The first time I met Mary was many years ago at the very first Calvary Chapel Southeast Pastor’s Conference.
Over the years we got to know her and her husband Joe. Unpretentious, sincere, talented, sweet. She was [...]
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Posted on November 10, 2008 by Pat Sieler
Here’s a bible study idea for you. Look up the phrase: “Here I am,” and take note how many times it appears in the Scriptures and who said it.
Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, Isaiah, and Ananias are among those faithful servants of the Lord that spoke these words of availability.
“Here I am, Lord.”
I’m ready to do [...]
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