Monthly Archives: August 2012

Love in a Besieged City

Posted on 2012/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 31, David was in the midst of some pretty bad days, but surrounded by trouble, he could write in :21, “Blessed be the Lord, for He has wondrously shown His steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged … Continue reading →

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A POTS Analogy: My Life in Miniature

Posted on 2012/08/30 by Shawn Thomas

Some moments in time can serve as a picture of your life in miniature, as a kind of analogy. Today (Thursday, August 30th 2012) was one of those days. Like most other residents of Louisiana, we spent yesterday at home, … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sees

Posted on 2012/08/30 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 33:13 says: “He sees ALL the sons of men.”   That is a pretty inclusive statement!  There is no one who flies “under His radar”.  God sees us all.  This is true for better and for worse:

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Our Limited Plans

Posted on 2012/08/29 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 33:7-8 speaks of how it is God who gathers the waters in a heap, before whom all the peoples should stand in awe. That same Psalm then immediately goes on to point out the limited nature of the plans … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on 2012/08/29 by Shawn Thomas

In Mark 10, Blind Bartimaeus had been crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on me.” But no one thought there was a chance that Jesus would respond to him; they all told him to be quiet. But in :49 … Continue reading →

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What God Tests

Posted on 2012/08/28 by Shawn Thomas

A race tests your speed. Weight lifting tests your strength. Achievement exams test your mind. Elections test your popularity. But none of these things is what God tests.

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Your Focus in the Storm

Posted on 2012/08/27 by Shawn Thomas

It seems like the eyes of everyone on the Gulf Coast are glued to the Weather Channel, with the rapid approach of a potential hurricane. It’s good to stay informed, but our constant focus should be where it is always … Continue reading →

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This Week in “Paradise” August 27

Posted on 2012/08/27 by Shawn Thomas

Wonderful Windshield Wipers A couple of weeks ago, Cheryl had gone to Advance Auto to get a couple of things for her car, including new wiper blades. The original blades on her car were not cleaning the windshield well, so … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Listen To!

Posted on 2012/08/27 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 17:4 says, “The evildoer listens to wicked lips.” I think it is significant that the verse does NOT assert that the evildoer HAS wicked lips himself; rather that he LISTENS to wicked lips! In other words, it is not … Continue reading →

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“What Tested Faith Looks Like” (James 1:2-4)

Posted on 2012/08/26 by Shawn Thomas

     We have a lot of people here at First Baptist Church who are going through different “storms” in their lives right now.  My own current battle with dysautonomia is well-known to most of you.  But I know that I … Continue reading →

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