Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Isaiah 22:11-14

Posted on 01/13/2015 by Paul Pavao

Don’t make the mistake of choosing your own way to worship God. Isaiah 22:11-14: You also made a reservoir for yourself between the two walls of the inner old pool. But you did not look to Him who made it … Continue reading →

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“Shepherds” Came to Jesus?

Posted on 12/30/2014 by Paul Pavao

I was doing other work, but I had to stop when I saw this article about the “shepherds” who came to see Jesus. However, in a biblical times like today, preteen girls are usually shepherds. Sometimes they shepherd with an … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on 12/19/2014 by Paul Pavao

I have been remiss in not giving you a better glimpse of the power of Megan Rebekah Cupit’s retelling of the Nativity story. I’ll let her writing speak for itself. The following is the first two pages of The Promise: … Continue reading →

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Hope and the Lord of the Rings

Posted on 12/15/2014 by Paul Pavao

I rarely reblog, but I just loved this post. Here’s a couple quotes: Sam: It’s like in the great stories Mr. Frodo, the ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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No Suffering? Is It Even Good?

Posted on 12/08/2014 by Paul Pavao

At this moment, but soon to be corrected, I have read only one article by Father Stephen Freeman. This is a brilliant insight into, and antidote to, first-world society and Christianity. That may not be a superb sales line for … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace for Suffering

Posted on 12/02/2014 by Paul Pavao

I have learned from experience about a grace that many of you have wondered about. I know because I have talked with so many people over the years. Having touched it, I want to testify about it. The grace I’m … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Cross

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Paul Pavao

I’ve been being tenderized in a heartbreaking manner by awesome people I’ve met in Memphis. They haven’t said anything to me. I have just watched them. The fact is, on many days, especially writing on this blog, I wrestle with … Continue reading →

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I Reckon Sometimes It’s Better to Reckon than Believe

Posted on 11/22/2014 by Paul Pavao

In these har parts, we don’t always think. We reckon. “Reckon ‘Bama’ll beat the Gators Saturday?” “I reckon so.” This is all best said chewin’ on a piece of straw, hat tilted back and feet up on a wooden chair … Continue reading →

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Cancer and Faith

Posted on 11/19/2014 by Paul Pavao

So I have cancer one more time. Based on what my doctor said, it’s an easier one this time. I doubt lymphoma is always less dangerous than leukemia, but in my case, it is. This is Little League compared to … Continue reading →

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The Promise by Megan Cupit

Posted on 11/05/2014 by

Last year I ran across a blog by a young lady that I was very impressed by. The blog said she was 15, but her maturity level and commitment to … no, contentment with … our King seemed far older … Continue reading →

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