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Little Things that Mean Alot

Posted on by Rev Bill Crawford

Yesterday after a long day of travel I returned to my desk to find a little present.  Two vanilla tootsie rolls (the only kind I like).  It was meaningful.  I suspect my wife although there are other potential culprits.  A couple of weeks ago I returned from a trip and found a bottle of water and oil from Israel on my desk.  Very practical and meaningful at the same time.  Little things that mean a great deal.  Scripture says “Do not despise a day of small things.”  I think we could all find a little inspiration to something even something little for someone else today.

 

 

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Travel Season

Posted on by Rev Bill Crawford

Dear Friends,

Going through a season of travel so little time to blog.  Sermons need some work as I’ve developed a background hummmmmm.  

God Bless you all and I’ll get back on the blog in May!

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Someone Died for You on this Day

Posted on by Rev Bill Crawford

I’ve slumped back into poor blogging (lack of) habits. But with Holy Week and a conference next week blogging time is hard to come by.

Here’s my mediation for the week – someone died for me how does that change my lifestyle?

See you on the other side of the resurrection!

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Sabbath Rest

Posted on by Rev Bill Crawford

After 11 years of taking Friday off I’ve switched my day off to Monday.  It feels strange to say the very least.  Sabbath is very important.  I think most people fail to recognize how important it is.  Sure they say, “I need a day off.” or they say “Thank goodness it’s Friday (unless they decide to break another commandment)”; but I think even then they are trivializing the serious need for unscheduled time.  

When it comes to Sabbath I’m a recreationalist; that is I believe it is a day for recreation, as rest too.  I worship God on Sunday just like everyone else except my seat is in the front but on my day “off”.  I do something entirely different, I work around the yard, spend time with my wife, or if time permits I go fishing.  Which I did this week.  

The day was gorgeous, the company was good, and the fish were somewhat agreeable.  I am refreshed and that is the idea for as scripture says the Sabbath was made for man not man for the Sabbath.  

So sisters and brothers – are you taking your Sabbath?  It is on God’s top ten list – you might want to rethink your response.Image