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Fly Like an Eagle: Michigan-style
When the Veggies Steal the Show and the Turkey Patty Doesn’t Mind One Bit!

“You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.”
It’s just as important as working out physically! What is, you ask? Working out spiritually, growing stronger in God’s Word, maturing in God’s ways, exhibiting strong and clear definitions of Christ-like character, personifying Christ in your daily walk — all this is just as important as physically working out. Here’s hoping you are doing just that, Believer!
The Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan in Evening Light

“And here’s why: God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. He’s a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere. He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones.”
Well, there you have it: Solomon the Wise is offering this piece of wisdom if you care to listen. So, if you also wish to seek wisdom and possess a little knowledge and understanding, perhaps you ought to ask God who gives it out free.
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“This mystery has been kept in the dark for a long time, but now it’s out in the open. God wanted everyone, not just Jews, to know this rich and glorious secret inside and out, regardless of their background, regardless of their religious standing. The mystery in a nutshell is just this: Christ is in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple. That is the substance of our Message. We preach Christ , warning people not to add to the Message. We teach in a spirit of profound common sense so that we can bring each person to maturity. To be mature is to be basic. Christ! No more, no less. That’s what I’m working so hard at day after day, year after year, doing my best with the energy God so generously gives me.”
This isn’t exclusive, folks. It’s not just for the people from a certain community, or for the pretty folks, or the intelligent folks, or even just for the poor and oppressed. This is a good news for all. “Everyone” is how Paul puts it. That includes you and me. Actually, that’s really how exclusive this is, do you get it? If you do, be sure to spread the word!
