Tag Archives: Ephesians

Sealed

I want to address my Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, specifically. It has come to my attention of some situations on social media that need to be addressed and it truly affects how we view certain health issues. The … Continue reading

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Happy & Joyous Father’s Day

I have been told often, believe it or not, that I spiritualize too much or over spiritualize everything. My reply has always been the same. I politely answer the person telling me this (and sometimes it has been Pastors), “that … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks Continually!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Ephesians 5:20, “. . . giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in … Continue reading

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Weapons of Our Warfare

2 Corinthians 10:4-6, For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity … Continue reading

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I John 2:16-17

1 John 2:16-17, “For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life–is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and … Continue reading

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Law + Grace = Mercy

There has been such a misunderstanding about what grace is and it is due to such a lack of teaching or an over-simplification of teaching. Grace itself is or should not be hard to understand, but it has been used … Continue reading

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The Living Word – God is ALL Part 2

The next “Omni” characteristic of God’s personality that I want to cover is His Omnipresence. As can be seen fairly clearly this attribute means that God is ALL present or everywhere and there is nowhere He is not. To even … Continue reading

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The Living Word – God is ALL Part I

Sometimes as Christians, we have a tendency of using “religious” terms at the turn of a hat. Many times, they flow off our tongue without any thought, because as church-goers and religious people, it has become habit, second nature. “Praise … Continue reading

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Soldiering in the Spirit Part II

I first have to apologize for the length of this and yet, I felt the importance of this last part should not be broken up. I truly do feel that this is from the Holy Spirit and He wants us … Continue reading

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Soldiering in the Spirit Part I

Those of you who know or have known me for a while know that I love the Epistle of 1 John and most especially chapter four. My whole ministry for the most part, ever since I was much younger has … Continue reading

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Steps To Successful Servanthood

2 Timothy 2:22-26, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of … Continue reading

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Why Try To Debate You’re Doctrine?

Today, 2-4-2016, it is now 6:45 a.m. and I have been up all night. It’s true I slept all day yesterday due to the chronic pain that hits me hard at times, but what a joy, a true joy I … Continue reading

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The Living Word – Some Foundation

Prelude Before I continue with this word, teaching, study, whatever you take it to be, I have to give thanks with all my heart to the Holy Spirit of Almighty God and Christ Jesus, who is our continual Guide, Counselor, … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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