Monthly Archives: July 2019

The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part I

January 8th, 2016 I posted an article in my blog under the Food For Thought Category, called “Diversities” and at the time it was more of something that had just struck me while watching a nature program and I thought … Continue reading

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Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill

Leonard Ravenhill (June 18, 1907 – November 27, 1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare … Continue reading

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Something of Value

*Thanks to Sheryl Hicks, my Sister-in-law for sharing this on Facebook.

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Prayer For God’s Presence

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How The Apostles Died

1. Matthew: Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound. 2. Mark: Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead. 3. Luke: Was hanged in Greece as a result of … Continue reading

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I John 3:4-6

1 John 3:4-6, “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever … Continue reading

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Where Is Your Zeal For God? – J.C. Ryle

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. Let me speak to your conscience. Where is your zeal? … Continue reading

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The Rock!

I remember after being “saved,” born-again, that my future mother-in-law always used to say to me, “It is better to fall on THE Rock and be broken, than have THE Rock fall on you and be crushed.” I thought it … Continue reading

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It’s What You Do . . .

It’s what is done that proves our love, so much more than what we say, for words said without actions, are spoken every day. It’s what we do with what we speak; the two go hand in hand, GOD so … Continue reading

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Revival Prayer & Plea

Psalm 80: 1-7, To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lillies.” A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; You who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth! Before Ephraim, … Continue reading

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Mary Had A Little Lamb

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! — John 1:26

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Empty Words – A.W. Tozer

Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading

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Sin – Unforgiven Punished

Numbers 32:23, “But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.” Romans 2:9-10, “There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does … Continue reading

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Rarest Commodities

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” ~ James 1:5 ~

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I John 3:1-3

1 John 3:1-3, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children … Continue reading

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Prayer For Online Ministries

This is a prayer that I wrote back in 2010 for several online ministries that were not just struggling, but having doubts as to their credibility as ministries. The Lord led me to online ministry back in 1996 after having … Continue reading

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The Barber & The Customer

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually … Continue reading

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Prayers Can’t Be Answered Unless They’re Prayed

Life without purpose is barren indeed. There can’t be a harvest unless you plant seed. There can’t be attainment unless there’s a goal, And man’s but a robot unless there’s a soul. If we send no ships out, no ships … Continue reading

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I John 2:28-29

1 John 2:28-29, “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices … Continue reading

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Salvation – Almost Not Enough

1 Kings 13:20-22, Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back; and he cried to the man of God who came … Continue reading

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