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Tragic Blindness

Monday November 27, 2023 Matthew 16:26 “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” This is my position: … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/27/2023

Love and Peace “You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it finds rest in you.” Augustine’s prayer, spoken so many years ago, is still poignant for us today. It appeals to our created purpose: bringing … Continue reading

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Eternal Destiny – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Conversation With Jesus (John 3:2-15) Note that Nicodemus opened the dialogue with a compliment for Jesus. “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God.” In Nicodemus’ mind he knew that no man … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 11/26/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 60 The Cross of Christ is the Jacob’s ladder by which we ascend into the highest heavens. There we see joyful Patriarchs, expecting Saints, Prophets ministering, Apostles publishing, and Doctors teaching, all Nations concentering, … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 11/26/2023

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 11/26/2023

Cast Your Bread Scripture References: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Luke 8:1-3 Herman Brown went into business in 1909, building roads in the Texas Hill Country. He worked hard and faithfully, becoming a foreman and then a contractor. Political patronage and legal … Continue reading

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Eternal Destiny – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ “ A man living in a luxurious penthouse in some major city can be as lost from God as much as any man … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 11/25/2023

Four Benefits of Companionship PEOPLE these days often celebrate the myth of rugged independence, praising the self-made, self-reliant individual. Yet whatever feats people may accomplish on their own, far greater achievements are won by dedicated, united teams working together toward … Continue reading

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Lemonade

Saturday November 25, 2023 Isaiah 38:17 Indeed it was for my own peace that I had great bitterness. The financial panic of 1907 started with a run on the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York that exhausted the bank’s reserves … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 11/25/2023

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham I believe in the SOVEREIGNTY of God. God chooses His SERVANTS. I believe that God chose me for this particular task at … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 11/25/2023

Why This Graciousness THE reason for this magnanimous graciousness on the part of Abram and his conduct toward Lot we have already seen. First of all, Abram believed God’s Word that He would take care of him no matter what … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 11/25/2023

Thanks to Sister Susan for the use of her inspirational poetry! Be blessed all who read! IF JESUS WAS AMONG US If Jesus was among us today in the flesh Do you think it would be different I think people … Continue reading

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Turning Points – 4

Scripture References: Philippians 3:5-6 You may receive your training in the light, but you will receive your passion in the dark, in moments when life feels like it is caving in on you. You don’t receive that kind of training … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/24/2023

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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Galatians 3:3

Friday November 24, 2023 Galatians 3:3 Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? There are many paths that lead from a promising beginning in the Spirit to a dismal consummation in the flesh. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/24/2023

Position, Prayer, and Strategy Trying to make a difference in the world can be disheartening; it’s easy to feel like merely a drop in the bucket. When Nehemiah first heard about the suffering of His people, he could have been … Continue reading

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Turning Points – 3

Scripture References: Philippians 3:5-6 In Philippians 3:13–14, Paul gives his formula for success: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Blessing 11/23/2023

HAVE A BLESSED AND JOYOUS TIME OF THANKSGIVING! There is one thing I have learned from trying to serve the Lord all these years; it doesn’t matter the situation or circumstances we find ourselves in, since our Heavenly Father is … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/23/2023

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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Distraction of Antipathy

Thursday November 23, 2023 Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt. The thing of which we have to beware is not so much damage to our belief in … Continue reading

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