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2026-07-13T18:15:59-04:00

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Easy Summer Recipes for the Grill and the Kitchen

Last updated on: July 13, 2026 at 6:15 pm By Beverly R. Green

Hot Weather Recipes It’s hot! And it’s your turn to feed the fam. Here are some easy and satisfying summer meal recipes to mix and match for family get-togethers or covered-dish crowds. Recipes for the Grill CORN ON THE COB ON THE GRILL You will need: Shucked corn on the cob Butter Garlic and herb seasoning Foil Sprinkle the garlic and herb seasoning on 1 cob of corn, place it on a piece of aluminum foil, add 2... Read more

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2026-08-06T22:11:03-04:00

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What Did Jesus Mean by “The Kingdom of God”?

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:11 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 6–Parables of the Kingdom The Kingdom in Similes Jesus often used parables to teach truths about the Kingdom of God. Often in similes beginning, “The Kingdom of God is like …,” the parables exhibit lessons in: A. Transformation by starting small and increasing B. The supreme personal worth of the Kingdom C. Grace vs. the final judgment D. Inclusivity of God’s invitation The parables, most only a couple of verses in length, rely... Read more

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Parables of the Kingdom

Teaching series about Jesus' Parables

The kingdom of God

2026-08-06T22:12:14-04:00

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Parable of the Sower: The God Who Scatters Seed Everywhere

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:12 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 5 Parable of the Sower Jesus’ Parable of the Sower is one of the most well-known metaphors in the Bible. All three synoptic gospels tell this parable of Jesus nearly verbatim. The story can be interpreted in a variety of ways, and can illustrate how truth and ideas are given and received and the nature of evangelism. Matthew 13:3-9 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow... Read more

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The Parable of the Sower

2026-08-06T22:12:58-04:00

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The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin: Three Ways to Be Lost

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:12 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 4 Other Lost Things Luke 15:3-6: Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have... Read more

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2026-08-06T16:08:02-04:00

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The Prodigal Son: Two Rebels, One Grace

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 4:08 pm By Beverly R. Green

Luke 15:11-27 “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So... Read more

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Education and Religion

2026-08-06T14:40:23-04:00

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The Good Samaritan: When Your Enemy Is the Hero

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 2:40 pm By Beverly R. Green

Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this... Read more

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Education and Religion

Traits of a good Samaritan

2026-08-16T07:37:40-04:00

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What Is a Parable? The Art of Teaching in Stories

Last updated on: August 16, 2026 at 7:37 am By Beverly R. Green

About Parables This summer I have been asked to teach a weekly series about “the parables.” That phrase itself can be misleading. It indicates that there are only specific writings (or recorded spoken messages) that qualify as parables. We often immediately think of the short stories Jesus told when He was trying to teach something. But the parables of Jesus are not the first ones recorded. Teaching in parables is a highly effective educational method that has been around for... Read more

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The teachings of Jesus

2026-05-29T16:47:06-04:00

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The Graduation Every Christian Is Preparing For

Last updated on: May 29, 2026 at 4:47 pm By Beverly R. Green

Graduation Last week we traveled to Alabama to attend our oldest grandchild’s high school graduation. There were 781 graduates at the ceremony, probably the biggest high school graduation I have ever attended. Meanwhile, back at home, the students who I have taught, the ones who I have watched and nurtured and, at times, pushed, through their junior high and high school years, were also graduating. It all got me thinking about the idea of graduation. What does it take? By... Read more

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Shadrach Meshach and Abednego

2026-05-14T16:37:01-04:00

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A Peek at Robins

Last updated on: May 14, 2026 at 4:37 pm By Beverly R. Green

About Robins I am so blessed to have a robin’s nest on my back porch railing. We always have nests and eggs back there, but they are seldom low enough for me to be able to see inside. This time, I have been able to bear witness to the miracle of the progression from egg to independent bird. Most of this blog will be pictures. I couldn’t stand not showing them! First, a little information: An American robin goes from... Read more

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Family, Parenting and Religion

2026-05-07T16:36:18-04:00

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Spring Cleaning the Closet You’re Afraid to Open

Last updated on: May 7, 2026 at 4:36 pm By Beverly R. Green

Spring Cleaning Spring is here… although it’s been pretty mixed up this week. I don’t know about you, but my heater was still coming on on Monday and Tuesday. Nevertheless, according to the calendar, it’s spring. Time to open up the house and let the sunshine in. Time to grab a few dozen trash bags, go through all the closets, and throw away everything that has cluttered up the house. Time for spring cleaning! I am painfully aware that this... Read more

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