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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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Tagged Alzheimer's, Bible, Bible Teaching, Brain, Brain Disease or Defect, Choices, Christ Jesus, Dementia, Encouragement, Ephesians, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit Sealed, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Psalms, Romans, Scriptures, Sealed by Promise of Holy Spirit, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, Bible, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Ephesians, Father, Father God, Father's Day, God, God the Father, God's Love, Happy, Happy & Joyous, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Joyous, Lord, Love, Malachi, Relationship, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faithfulness, Giving Thanks, God, God's Love, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Word, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Enemies, Ephesians, Faithfulness, God, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Word, Inspiration, Lion of Judah, Lord, Principalities, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warriors, Word of God
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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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Tagged 2 Corinthians, Abiding, Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Communion, D.L. Moody, Devil, Dwight L. Moody, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, James, Jesus, Job, Lord, Love, Philippians, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Self-Centeredness, Selfishness, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Commandments, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Grace and Mercy, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, James, Jesus, Law, Lord, Love, Matthew, Mercy, Ministry, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Law, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Kings, Bible, Bible Teaching, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Eternal, Eternity, Faber Hymns, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Job, John, Lord, Love, Omnipresence, Omnipresent, Proverbs, Psalms, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Warning, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christianity, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, Isaiah, Job, John, Lord, Love, Luke, Matthew, Ministry, Philippians, Psalms, Religion, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Soldier, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Matthew, Philippians, Prayer, Proverbs, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warriors, Word of God
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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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Tagged 2 Chronicles, 2 Corinthians, Battle, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Soldier, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, John, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Warfare, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warrior, Word of God
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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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Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Psalms, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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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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Tagged 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Catholic, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Communication, Debate, Doctrine, Encouragement, Ephesians, Evangelical, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Church Set Free, Communion, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, 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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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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Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Colossians, Communication, Communion, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Giving Thanks, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Love, Philippians, Psalms, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Thanksgiving Day, Truth, Word of God
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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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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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