Tag Archives: using your talents in serving Christ

The Right Tool For the Job

Posted on May 21, 2012 by russellmckinney

Last Thursday night three different storms brought booming thunder, streaks of lightning, and a deluge of rain to our little town. It was the rain that created the problem for me as a rushing current dumped a lump of old … Continue reading →

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A Personal Word This Monday

Posted on April 9, 2012 by russellmckinney

Well, I’m glad to be back with you today. Sorry for my infrequent posts lately. I had planned to do more blogging in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, but things just didn’t work out. One day I got … Continue reading →

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Harold & Ella Mae

Posted on July 13, 2011 by russellmckinney

Here’s a follow up to yesterday’s post about being yourself as you allow God to use you in His service. Harold and Ella Mae were sitting on the front porch swing. Harold said, “Ella Mae, I wish I had the … Continue reading →

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Peter, Don’t Try To Be Paul

Posted on July 12, 2011 by russellmckinney

Have you ever read a passage that was written by the apostle Paul and thought, “That’s too hard for me to understand.” If you have, don’t feel bad. We’ve all been there. Even the apostle Peter sometimes had trouble with … Continue reading →

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