Category Archives: 1 Corinthians

Pursue Love

Posted on April 29, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“Pursue love…” These are the first words found in chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians. Pursue love. When we add the final words from chapter 13, it reads as follows: “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest … Continue reading →

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True Love Edifies

Posted on April 25, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“…Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.” ~ 1 Corinthians 8:1b This little phrase packs a big punch. How often are we proud of ourselves for knowing something that someone else doesn’t? It is a good thing to have knowledge, yet … Continue reading →

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Let Him Glory in the LORD

Posted on April 24, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Oh, how lovely it feels to be writing again! To have a desk set up – the desk built by Anthony’s great uncles for his father and uncle – where I can “craft with words”, study my Bible, and enjoy … Continue reading →

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On Your Best Behavior?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by sonflowerranch

How are you doing today? Feeling a bit lost? My life has been upended these last few weeks, and I am rather discombobulated myself. With all of the construction work wanted by our buyers, our home sweet home has turned … Continue reading →

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Hello, My Name Is …

Posted on November 18, 2013 by sonflowerranch

You are worthless. What a hypocrite. You will never be good enough. Who do you think you are, acting all high and mighty? You are too d**n preachy. What a failure of a parent. You obviously don’t know what you … Continue reading →

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We Are Able

Posted on November 16, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, ‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the … Continue reading →

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He Pleads My Case and I am Justified!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall, I will arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against Him, … Continue reading →

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I’m Melting!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by sonflowerranch

” ‘ “As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath on you.” ‘ ” ~ Ezekiel 22:22 When … Continue reading →

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