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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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I Wish For You. . .
Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Comfort, Communion, Confidence, Encouragement, God, God's Promises, Guidance, Heavenly Father, Patience, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Praise, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, 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
Posted in Pastor's Desk
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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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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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Pleasing God, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, 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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Have a Blessed Season in the Lord!
To my wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord, I would like to take this time to thank you for the past few months and also to wish you a most blessed season in the Lord! I will be taking … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Comfort, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Truth
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Prayers – A Poem
Life without purpose is barren indeed. There can’t be a harvest unless you plant seed. There can’t be attainment unless there’s a goal, And man’s but a robot unless there’s a soul. If we send no ships out, no ships … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Communication, Communion, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Humility, Love, Ministry, Poetry, Prayer, Religion, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality
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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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You Can Be Set Free
Jesus was led like a lamb to the slaughter, Just for you, God’s sons and daughters, The blood of the Lamb was shed for the nation, When we believe this, we are a new creation, The blood of the Lamb … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Being Free, Blood of the Lamb, Christ Jesus, Confession, Curse of the Law, God, God's Love, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Liberty, Lord, Love, Poetry, Religion, Repentance, Spirituality, The Law
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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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A Note From God
This is a poem from a friend of many years ago and one of the few that inspired my love of poetry even to this day! Do you doubt that God is watching as you go about each day? Do … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Calm, Closer Than a Brother, God, God Watches Over Us, Joy, Knowing, Knows Us, Peace, Religion, Remembering, Sadness, Spirituality, Strength, Watching
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Revival Prayer
The power of prayer is intimacy with the Lord, but it is and should also be communal, drawing His children together in oneness of spirit as led by His Holy Spirit. This is how the Body of Christ, the Church … Continue reading

