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The Living Word – In The Beginning
John 1:1-4, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Bible, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Lord, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, The Living Word, Truth
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Our Weapons!
This has weighed heavy on me for some time and I have fought with it in myself and at times seemingly by myself for so long but tonight as I lay in bed, (yep an hour ago and no sleep) … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Teaching, Truth, Weapons, Weapons of Warfare
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The Giving Season
This is pretty much the season of giving all over the world as we commemorate Christ Jesus’ birth. Now I know, as well as you that He didn’t arrive in this world on the 25th of December, and I also … Continue reading
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Tagged Agape, Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Church, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Giving, God's Love, Intercession, Intercessory Prayer, Religion, Romans, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching
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Because He’s Worthy
This is not at this time a TEACHING on what worship is necessarily, but rather what it means to me. I’m departing from a long-held standard of not getting into my personal life on a ministry site because I’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, Christ Jesus, Church, David, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, intimacy, Jesus Christ, Mindset, Praise, Praise and Worship, Psalms, Romans, Samuel, Scriptures, Spirit of the Lord, Spiritual Intimacy, State of Heart, State of Mind, Word of God, Worship
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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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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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Tagged 1 John, Answers, Being Watched, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Questions, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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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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Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Malachi, Marriage, Matthew, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Type and Shadow
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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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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, God, God's Love, God's Presence, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Light, Lord, Love, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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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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Tagged Anointed One, Bible, Bible Teaching, Boulder Cave, Cave, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Darkness, Ephesians, Faithfulness, Glorify, God, Gospels, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, John, Light, Light Shine, Lighthouse, Lord, Love, Matthew, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Shine, Shining Light, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, The Lighthouse, Truth
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Easter
Tomorrow, April 5, 2015 is the day we celebrate and commemorate Easter, the day that Christians around the world recognize as the day Christ Jesus was crucified. Many everywhere participate in religious rituals meant to symbolize retracing the steps of … Continue reading
Posted in Food For Thought
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Easter, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, I Corinthians, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unconditional Love
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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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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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I Love You Lord
I love you Lord; you are my Lord, My Saviour, and my friend, You are my beginning and my end, You set my feet upon a rock and I know, Along your path I must go, You fill my life … Continue reading

