Southwest District of Church of God [seventh day]

In MY Father’s House

May 5, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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A very dear friend to me for many years, who remains a friend to this day, made it clear I was to be considered a guest when I was with him. In the beginning of our relationship I paid my own way, knowing he wanted to show this grace towards…

Lost and Found

May 4, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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The Sorrow and The Joy My wife and I seem to continually be able to lose things. Often times it is something we have just been using. Then, we stop what we are doing and look until we find it, if possible. It does my heart good to see…

The Lord God Omnipotent Reigns

May 3, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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It has been almost two months since the General Conference Church of God (Seventh Day) Southwest District, GC COG7 SWD, Core Leadership Team met in San Antonio, Texas with the SWD Board, SWD Ministry Directors, and GC Ministry Directors along with the GC Executive Director and some very special guests. …

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

May 2, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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How To Abuse Righteousness (Self-Righteousness) Luke 10:25-37, MSG Just then a religion scholar stood up with a question to test Jesus. "Teacher, what do I need to do to get eternal life?" He answered, "What's written in God's Law? How do you interpret it?" He said, "That you love…

We Need Bread

May 1, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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So many believers are concerned about the work they should be doing, and to tell you the truth it encourages me. However, I do have a concern. My concern is they too often miss the work they are called to do. John 6:29, NIV Jesus answered, "The work of…

“I’ve Got This!!!”

April 30, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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Said Someone Who Was Clueless But Wait… Are things not going according to Plan? Oh, the treasures we have learned from the 2020 pandemic. Number one among those are to “FOCUS ON JESUS AND FOLLOW HIS PLAN”. Number two among those is, “We Are Better Together”. Yes, we had those…

“Living Up To What We Have Attained”

April 29, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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The Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians with these words. Philippians 3:14-16, NIV I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on…

Got Plans?

April 28, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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Focus on Jesus and Follow His Plan Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ. Today, with various areas of the country being given the green light for businesses and churches to begin opening to the new normal, it is appropriate to share with you a response to a…

Greetings and Peace

April 27, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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Circumstances in 2020 have caused us to move into an arena, we have never lived before. This is not the worst of circumstances, and they seem to come with a special blessing, to be sure. But, we are indeed in the storm. However, we are not dismayed, anxious, or frightened,…

BHAGs and WIGs

April 26, 2020September 11, 2024 by southwestdistrict

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Is That Leadership Lingo? Jim Collins calls them BHAGs: Big Hairy Audacious Goals and in the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution, Chris McChesney and fellow authors Jim Huling, Sean Covey, and Stephen Covey of the Franklin Covey Institute call them WIGs: Wildly Important Goals. I prefer the presentation in…

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