Tag Archives: skin color

October 5 – Let the Peoples Praise You!

Posted on 10/05/2017 by rockyfort

Revelation 5; Nehemiah 7:5-8:12; Psalm 100 One of the sad truths throughout history is that people have hated others for being different. In the ancient days, our tribe was good, yours was bad. Warfare would spring up between tribes over … Continue reading →

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September 12 – Ya Gotta Love ‘Em!

Posted on 09/15/2017 by rockyfort

John 14:15-31; 2 Chronicles 21:2-22:12; Psalm 79 “Rule Number 1: The boss is always right. Rule Number 2: If the boss is wrong, refer to rule number 1.” We’ve all seen those two rules for getting along at work in … Continue reading →

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August 12 – Thoughts About the God of Love and Peace

Posted on 08/12/2017 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 13; 1 Chronicles 3-4; Zephaniah 1 The gospel has been misinterpreted and abused throughout history. Paul talked about those who would make the gospel a source of wealth in his letter to the Philippians. It’s been used to … Continue reading →

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February 18 – Family

Posted on 02/18/2017 by rockyfort

Hebrews 13; Exodus 18:1-19:25; Proverbs 8 Racism is ugly. It looks at people and judges them solely on the color of their skin or place of origin. Jesus dealt with that to some degree when someone asked of Him, “Can … Continue reading →

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February 9 – Oppression

Posted on 02/09/2017 by rockyfort

Hebrews 6:13-20; Exodus 1:1-2:25; Psalm 40 After the Civil War, former slaves began to work in our country and make economic and political headway. As they began making progress, some people, especially in the south got worried. The began to … Continue reading →

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January 23 – A Tale of Two Prayers

Posted on 01/23/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 18:1-17; Genesis 29:31-30:43; Psalm 23 You can divide society in many ways. I’ve seen people do that. They want to pit the rich against the poor; skin color against skin color; “my” primary language against “your” primary language; male … Continue reading →

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July 22 – “Them”

Posted on 07/22/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 138; Esther 3:7-15; Acts 2:22-36 “They” are always around. “They” are different. It may be their skin color, their language, their culture, their heritage, or their religion; but “they” are always around us. We have a natural reaction to … Continue reading →

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April 14 – All Inclusive

Posted on 04/14/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 23; Ezekiel 11:1-25; Revelation 5:1-10 One of the beliefs that people who don’t follow Jesus don’t like about our faith is the very exclusive nature of our faith. We believe that the only way to have fellowship with God … Continue reading →

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March 6 – Life Gets Real

Posted on 03/06/2015 by rockyfort

Matthew 11:1-19; Leviticus 11-12; Proverbs 24 When does our faith get real? When do we pass the test? In truth, our faith is tested every day and no one scores a hundred. That is why we need the grace and … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: skin color

October 5 – Let the Peoples Praise You!

September 12 – Ya Gotta Love ‘Em!

August 12 – Thoughts About the God of Love and Peace

February 18 – Family

February 9 – Oppression

January 23 – A Tale of Two Prayers

July 22 – “Them”

April 14 – All Inclusive

March 6 – Life Gets Real

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