Tag Archives: Inspiration

Gideon, An Unlikely Hero – 7

Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – November 2, 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. In 1843, Mackintosh wrote his first tract entitled Peace with God. When he … Continue reading

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God Loves Nobodies

For Sunday December 11, 2022 Luke 2:9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood before [the shepherds], and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. A gospel group called The Williams Brothers had a … Continue reading

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Making Restitution

SOME modern law-makers, educators, and others concerned with human behavior often make proposals based on the idea that people are basically good. In Leviticus, God held a more realistic view. For example, He knew that there would be cases of … Continue reading

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Fixing What Others Break

The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. – Deuteronomy 18:15. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/09/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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God Is With Us! – 5

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading

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Not Notifying The Cook

In 1939, in Hitler’s Germany, Alexander Kirk was in charge of the American embassy in Berlin, and George Kennan was his counselor. Although food shortages made it difficult, Kirk gave an enormous buffet lunch every Sunday. There were perhaps a … Continue reading

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Matthew 24:44

Friday December 9, 2022 Matthew 24:44 “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Jesus looks forward with joy to the day of His returning. But a shadow falls … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/09/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/08/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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God Is With Us! – 4

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading

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This Man Jesus (JB)

*Pastor’s Note: Here is another beautiful poem from my long-time Sister-In-Christ, Joan Adams Burchell. As a reminder, she has a website, Along Poetry Road that is still up and running with a lot of great poetry. When you have a … Continue reading

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Showing Friendship Now In Funeral

A man of 69 in a small town in Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan invited about 20 business friends to his home and held his “funeral.” Ritually, it was a full-dress funeral, complete with funeral sutra chanting by two Buddhist priests. … Continue reading

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The Impartial Power of God

Thursday December 8, 2022 Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. We trample the blood of the Son of God under foot if we think we are forgiven because we are sorry … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/08/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/07/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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God Is With Us! – 3

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading

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Pastor Watches Own Funeral

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (AP)—The Rev. Ivory W. Mizell commemorated his 64th birthday by watching his own funeral. “I think it was good. It was much better than I expected,” he said after Wednesday night’s service at the First Baptist Church … Continue reading

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Luke 24:29

Wednesday December 7, 2022 Luke 24:29 “Abide with us, for it is toward evening.” In His last messages to the disciples in the 14th and 15th chapters of John, the Lord Jesus clearly teaches us that the very essence of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/07/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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