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The Sheep and Their Shepherd IV – Charles Spurgeon

*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading

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O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Dedicated to my Wife’s younger Brother, Kevin Torres who answered the call of eternity December 4th, 2019. “He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He … Continue reading

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd III – Charles Spurgeon

*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Originally posted on Life Project Blog:
This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings…

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I John 3:23-24

1 John 3:23-24, “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd II – Charles Spurgeon

*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading

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Sometimes It Takes A Mountain 🏔 🌊

Originally posted on ♡Heart Tokens♡:
The words in this song soothe my spirit EVERY single time I hear it. There is a short testimony close to the end of this version that feels like the balm of Gilead being applied…

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I John 3:20-22

1 John 3:20, “For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, … Continue reading

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd – Charles Spurgeon

*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading

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I Did It My Way!

Pastor’s Note: I wrote this a few years ago for the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. It is worth publishing on this blog as I have updated some of the Scriptures references. All in all, it is … Continue reading

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Weep Over Sin!

“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The … Continue reading

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Who Has Seen The Wind?

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In meteorology, winds are often referred to according to their strength, and the direction from which … Continue reading

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God’s Medicine: Affliction – 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. Affliction is one of God’s medicines. By it He often … Continue reading

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Prayer For Grace and Healing

Dear Heavenly Father; We come to You in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess our need for You today. We need Your healing and Your grace. We need hope restored. We need to be reminded that You … Continue reading

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For His Will

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They Missed Him

They missed Him. Oh how they missed Him! They were looking for a lion, He came as a Lamb, and they missed Him. They were looking for a warrior, He came as a Peacemaker, and they missed Him. They were … Continue reading

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I Am My Brother’s Keeper ~

“I am My Brother’s Keeper!” ~ I am my brother’s keeper, I help him to understand I encourage him to put his life into God’s hand. I am my sister’s keeper, I help her to see the light I encourage … Continue reading

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Grace & Mercy

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Prayer Against Fear, Doubt & Anxiety

Prayer Against Fear, Doubt & Anxiety Heavenly Father, draw near to us now and hear our prayers. Jesus hear us and intercede for us. Lord, we long to be near you. Lord, we long for the day when you will … Continue reading

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Alternatives – None Good

Numbers 23:6-10, “So he returned to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, he and all the leaders of Moab. He took up his discourse and said, “From Aram Balak has brought me, Moab’s king from the … Continue reading

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