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No Greater Love

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading

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Our Helper – The Holy Spirit

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Valuables Inside

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides … Continue reading

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Abiding In Christ

John 15:4-8, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He … Continue reading

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Saints, Be Encouraged!

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” It is so easy to be discouraged and even perplexed when … Continue reading

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The Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-9

I came across this list of Characteristics of Non-Christians in the last days and wanted to present as some food for thought. We all see what is happening in front of our eyes and going on all around us throughout … Continue reading

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Dying To Self – Living For Others

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading

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The Rapture and Tribulation

1 Corinthians 15:51-53, “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed–in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead … Continue reading

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Born of Water And Spirit

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Born of The Spirit

John 3:5-7, “Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is … Continue reading

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Zeal: Striving For Spirit-Led Passion

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading

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The REAL Gift of Christmas

John 1:1-4, ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading

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Principalities, Powers and Rulers of Darkness

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle … Continue reading

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One World Order

Believe it or not, I have a lot of Christian Brothers and Sisters, whom I love dearly who for some reason are in panic mode, with all that is going on! Oh for the most part, they might say the … 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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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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Lifted Up!

Then Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things. And He … Continue reading

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Our REAL Independence Day!

While most of the “United” States is getting ready to celebrate its Independence day with bright patriotic fireworks displays, barbeques and sports (maybe sports?), I am joining in the festivities but for a WHOLE other reason. My REAL or true … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ Is:

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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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