Tag Archives: Christ

Preparing for April A to Z – Choosing themes and building skeletons

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Joe Owens

Two years ago I got in on a wonderful blogging adventure called the April A to Z Blogging Challenge. Coming out of winter into the favorite of my seasons, spring, I almost did not take part. You see my hobbies … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge – Day Ten- Jesus

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Joe Owens

I struggled with what to use for my J topic. i thought about Justification, Jocularity, Jokes, the television series Justified and even considered a cheesy post about me since the letter starts my name. Thankfully I came to my senses before I wasted my time … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge – Day Nine – Isaac

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Joe Owens

How can I come to this letter of the alphabet in this A to Z challenge and not write about the most important I in my life? Not me, my son Isaac. Eighteen years ago today I eagerly awaited the birth of … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge – Day Eight – Heaven

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Joe Owens

So what is my choice for H? It is something I came to understand as I attended church as a child at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Meadowview, Virginia. Put simply it is the place known as Heaven. The place … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge – Day Two – Building the Brand

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

Day Two: Building the Brand There is a truth I learned over the last few years as I came to understand the usefulness of blogs. I am a nobody online. My ripple in this gigantically massive pool would mimic an air bubble … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge – Day One – Absolution

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Joe Owens

You know I have found Word Press to be quite a good place to get tons of ideas to stretch my writing skill. There are tons of other writers to learn from, gain encouragement even as i offer some and … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Idyllic

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Joe Owens

What does your ideal community look like? How is it organized, and how is community life structured? What values does the community share? I think my ideal community is much like the one where I live today. My home is … Continue reading →

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2012 Belize Trip – Speaking a Common Language

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joe Owens

I remember with fondness the morning our pastor announced the mission trip to Belize that I was blessed to join. While I cannot exactly recall the date, I know it was mid summer, some six months prior to departure. Feeling this was an answer … Continue reading →

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Daily Post: Far From Normal

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Joe Owens

Many of us think of our lives as boringly normal, while others live the high life. Take a step back, and take a look at your life as an outsider might. Now, tell us at least six unique, exciting, or … Continue reading →

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Grasping The Blessing and The Presence

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

Last week I shared a post here about an important question each of us should ask as we inventory our walk with God. It came from a weekly bible study meeting at my church.  The question was very simple: “Do … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – 1/11/13 – This is Your Life

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Joe Owens

If you could read a book containing all that has happened and will ever happen in your life, would you? If you choose to read it, you must read it cover to cover. I would not want such a book … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – 1/7/13 – Helplessness

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Joe Owens

The Daily Prompt for today is this: Helplessness: that dull, sick feeling of not being the one at the reins. When did you last feel like that –- and what did you do about it? You may find this hard … Continue reading →

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2012 Belize Mission Trip – Youth With a Mission – Basketball Ministry

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Joe Owens

At this point in my sharing of what we saw during my first mission trip abroad I would like to tell you about a unique ministry that incorporates an activity that is common in many cultures. By employing this vehicle … Continue reading →

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Preparing To Serve

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Joe Owens

In the book of Matthew, specifically Chapter 28, verses 18-20, Jesus explained the Great Commission to us, which is an instruction to share the Love of Christ with the world. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power … Continue reading →

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