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A Holding Pattern – Revisited

This first part is not mine, but I have found comfort in it over the years and so I kept it archived in my files. I have used the idea of holding patterns in the past and right now is … Continue reading

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3 John, Verse 12-14

3 John 1:12-14, “Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. I had many things to write, but I do not wish to … Continue reading

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Straining Out Gnats

“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!” – Matthew 23:25. My wife and I usually have our coffee early on and we talk about the latest things going on and how they relate to the Bible … Continue reading

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Faith – ‘Nuff Said!

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3 John, Verse 5-8

3 John 1:5-8, “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, … Continue reading

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Hope – Absolute Need

Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Romans 5:2, “Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope … Continue reading

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Discipleship – Investigated Firsthand

Joshua 22:10, “When they came to the region of the Jordan which is in the land of Canaan, the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an altar there by the Jordan, a … Continue reading

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Lift Him Up!

“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He … Continue reading

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3 John, Verse 1-4

Introduction The Beloved Apostle John seems to love to write and instruct in Godly, unconditional and unselfish love and here in this short third Epistle or letter, we see one written on a personal basis, to commend someone who is … Continue reading

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Do Not Fret, Do Not Despair!

I want to encourage ALL my brothers and Sisters in Christ in these times. I just commented to another dear sister who is concerned about how to pray for what is going on around us and this is in part … Continue reading

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Biblical Jesus Vs

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House of Prayer and Worship

The people were asking, “Just WHO is this man who is stirring everything up in Jerusalem?” Many had heard of Jesus and the miracles He had done, but to many He was still somewhat of a curiosity. Can you imagine … Continue reading

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To Tell The Truth – What’s My Line?

If any of you can remember the ORIGINAL television game shows by these names then I’m not the only one revealing my age! To Tell the Truth ran from the mid-sixties to seventies and What’s My Line? was kind of … Continue reading

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God Is Testing Your Ride

WOW, what a weird title!! Yeah, I know! When I was thinking of this message, this title came to me and I questioned the Lord, more than once. For one, what does it mean? I had to think about it, … Continue reading

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The Lord Is My Rock and My Deliverer!

THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY DELIVERER! “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will … Continue reading

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Faith . . . John 20:29

I believe without seeing, I know that I know, I know that GOD love’s me and won’t let me go. I can feel sunshine even in rain; I see heaven without fear or pain. I know that this sadness which … Continue reading

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Our Miracle Worker

Psalm 37:23-24, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.” Jeremiah 29:11-14a, “For … Continue reading

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A Word From The Lord

A Message From The Lord In A Vision Lord, we call to You for help continually, how long must we continue to cry out to You? Wickedness, evil, violence, corruption, blatantly displayed and demonstrated all around us. When O Lord … Continue reading

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Gospel – Communicate Clearly

Judges 7:13-14, “When Gideon came, behold, a man was relating a dream to his friend. And he said, “Behold, I had a dream; a loaf of barley bread was tumbling into the camp of Midian, and it came to the … Continue reading

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Storming The Battlements – Charles Spurgeon

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the “Prince of Preachers.” He was a strong figure … Continue reading

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