The Master’s Table Facebook Page

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I’m having a bit of a tiff with Facebook. It’s probably not enough to make me give it up for good but at this time I am unable to post links to this blog. I always link new blogs on the Mater’s Table Facebook page and occasionally, though not very often, link from my personal Facebook profile. I was hoping to spread a little Happy Monday cheer but Facebook rejected the post and claimed it violated their community standards on spam. They also removed all links to this blog from the Master’s Table FB page. That page has 178 followers. It was created for several reasons but perhaps the biggest thing at the time was so that I could post links each time a new blog post was up without constantly irritating my Facebook friends. Every new blog post was linked from the FB page and like I say only occasionally from my own profile. Currently the only links on the Master’s Table FB page are to Paul Wilkinson’s Wednesday Connect posts. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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I would normally be very suspicious of any adult that doesn’t drink coffee but in this guy’s case I will make an exception.

Welcome to Happy Monday #312. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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Hopefully Valentine’s Day offered something for everyone. The store shelves and card sections have already been restocked for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter so those are coming up. How about you this morning, are you up and coming? Stretch, carefully, and have that first cup of coffee. Let’s make this Happy Monday #311. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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Yes, he really said that. (He may have said hardships instead of difficulties. I actually found both statements when doing the research. Yes, I did research). At a time when preachers didn’t tell jokes in the pulpit Spurgeon’s sense of humor had a way of coming through. On that topic he said that he would rather see people laugh than asleep in the house of God. We’re sure if Chuck had internet he would be a fan of Happy Monday.

This is Happy Monday #310. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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You can’t make everybody happy but maybe this does it for some of you? I had friends posting to social media how they were not watching the Super Bowl. After three quarters the score was tied 3 – 3 so that of us that did watch it didn’t get to see much.

The show must go on. Welcome to Happy Monday #309. Continue reading →

Pat on the Back

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For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.  –1 Thessalonians 5:7-11

The Old Testament prophets had three different types of messages. Most people think of prophets as predicting future events but that’s only one thing they did. The prophet was the spokesperson for God when he had a message for Israel. Sometimes the prophet brought a message of warning. Jeremiah and Jonah offer examples. “This is what you are doing, this is what God wants you to do. It’s not too late to repent.” Sometimes Israel heeded those warnings, often they did not. Sometimes the prophet brought a word of encouragement. “You are a doing a good job, keep up the good work.” Some days are harder than others and we need to be reminded that our help comes from the Lord.

Sometimes Paul talks about running the race that is set before us. At other times he speaks of pressing toward the mark. Sometimes the race is hard and we don’t run as much as we lean into it and strain. The path is uphill and into the wind. The world gives us enough to push against we certainly don’t need to make things hard on each other. I’ve been in church my whole life and I’ll be honest with you: sometimes church people are the worst. Paul tells us in 1 Thes. 5 to encourage one another. Build one another up. Sometimes we just need a pat on the back and an “atta boy” or “atta girl” to remind us we are not alone. God is always with us but we as believers need to bear one another’s burdens as well. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

Happy Monday

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Much of the United States has already seen significant snowfall this season. We could see accumulation as far south as Atlanta this week. That pic above is funny down here because it’s the truth. Welcome to Happy Monday #308. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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Some of you have a three day weekend while others are will be putting nose to grindstone. So for whoever needs this here is Happy Monday #307. Continue reading →

Happy Monday

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screenshot 2018-01-10 at 12.36.18 pmHappy Monday is late this morning. It happens sometimes. Say a little prayer for a family member at the hospital, please and thank you. Just an outpatient procedure but if you will do that we will commence with the regular festivities. Let the Monday fun begin! Continue reading →