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Giving Thanks
For all my brothers and sisters here in the U.S. of A. Thanksgiving Day is upon us. A day when families get together and many of those families share with one another what they are thankful for. It has been … Continue reading
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Father
1 John 2:5-6, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as … Continue reading
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How Big Is Your Box?
I have always loved science; all science, earth, biology, physiology, the space sciences and astronomy has probably always been my favorite. Since a young boy, I have looked up at the night sky and imagined just what was out there, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Creation, Eternal, Eternal Being, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Omniscience, Psalms, Religion, Science, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth
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“Just Do It. . . .”
I have such a longstanding love hate relationship with the news and with television in general. I will tell you straight up that I am getting tired of turning on the television and seeing another news report about a celebrity … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hedonism, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Matthew, Religion, Role Models, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Solomon, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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Solid as a Rock!
“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Alexander Hamilton — First Us Secretary Of The Treasury Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man … Continue reading
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Are You Living a Life —– style? Part Two
Part Two Deuteronomy 10:12-13, “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with … Continue reading
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Are You Living a Life —– style? Part One
Part One Sometime ago a good friend, Pastor Audrey, challenged our group at that time, with the truth that we ARE being watched by others! Then later she again challenged us with another truth that we ARE servants, bond-slaves to … Continue reading
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The Trouble with Marriage
You know what the problem with marriage is?? Got your attention, huh??!! It’s that man has forgotten that marriage is a spiritual covenant with GOD, our Creator and Heavenly Father. To put it into ‘religious’ terms, it is a sacrament, … Continue reading
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Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 4
Part 4 If this part could be called by any other name, it would probably be something on the order of, “Recharging Your Light Source.” By reading the previous 3 parts, you may assume that I am anti-church when in … Continue reading
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Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 3
Part 3 1John 1:5-7, “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and … Continue reading
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Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 2
Part 2 Back in the early 70’s the Gospel family group known as the Goodmans sang a Ronnie Hinson song called, “The Lighthouse.” It was one of the first songs I ever sang solo in church and it was the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Darkness, Ephesians, Faithfulness, God, Gospels, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Light, Light Shine, Lighthouse, Lord, Love, Matthew, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Shine, Shining Light, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, The Lighthouse, Truth
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With Faith It Is Possible To Please God!
Reading today in my daily devotions, I came across this passage of Scripture: Because of miracles Jesus performed, “Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited … Continue reading
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Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 1
Part 1 Christmas is past for this year, but like so many others, I LOVE the Christmas Season! I love the spirit of giving, the spirit of sharing and what seems to be a truce from the feelings of frustration, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Darkness, Ephesians, Faithfulness, God, Gospels, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Light, Light Shine, Lord, Love, Matthew, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Shine, Shining Light, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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Common Sense
COMMON SENSE, GOOD JUDGMENT AND WISDOM?? When was the last time you were witness to common sense? Or when someone demonstrated the use of, common sense? When was the last time you heard the statement, “Now that makes (good) sense,” … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Church, Common Sense, Counsel, Daniel, God, Gospel Truth, Guidance, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, James, Jesus, Job, John, Judgment, Peter, Proverbs, Religion, Savior, Scriptures, Spirit, Spirituality, Strength, Truth, Wisdom
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Collateral Damage
*This is a very long lesson and though I could split it up, I would rather not due to its importance. However, if you would prefer to read or study this offline, you can download a copy of this lesson … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communion, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spirituality, Teaching
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Bible English (Language)
Dear Fellow Brothers, Sisters and Blogger Friends; This is something that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart since long before the Hurricane Katrina disaster and 9-11. I just haven’t really addressed it and it is over this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Corinthians, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Love, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching
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