Tag Archives: Christian service

Miss Thompson & Teddy

Posted on July 20, 2012 by russellmckinney

Today I feel led to share a story that I picked up years ago from well known pastor and author John Ortberg. It’s Ortberg’s story put into my own words. Miss Thompson was a 4th-grade teacher who had a student … Continue reading →

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One Is Enough

Posted on January 29, 2011 by russellmckinney

When a person is born, he or she comes wired with certain talents, skills, and natural abilities. Obviously, these must be recognized and honed as the individual grows, but the point is that these things are inside the person even in … Continue reading →

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Abounding More and More

Posted on May 7, 2009 by russellmckinney

In 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Paul says to the Christians of Thessalonica, “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please … Continue reading →

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