Tag Archives: Scriptures

Evangelism – Incumbent on Christians

While They Cry for Help Esther 8:17; Luke 19:3-4 On September 24, 1983, three sports fishermen motored to an island off the west coast of Florida. Sudden squalls whipped five-foot waves into their boat, drowning the engine. Helpless before the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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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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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Body – It Is Limited

 Positive Potential In Christ Psalm 40:6-8; Romans 12:1 Merriwether Lewis, celebrating his thirty-first birthday, confided in his diary a disappointment in not using his life to a greater advantage. He had spent too many hours indolently wasting time he should have … Continue reading

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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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Half-Truth, Whole Lie

Some time ago, before we even moved to Colorado, my wife and I were watching one of those television newsmagazines about a Colorado police officer who was fired for insubordination. The controversy that followed was over the fact that he … Continue reading

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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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Bible – No Alterations to Truth

The Bible Has Never Changed Proverbs 119:152; 2 Peter 1:16 All speeches on the floor of Congress or in committee meetings become part of the Congressional Record. But you can’t always be sure that what was originally spoken or decided … Continue reading

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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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Honesty, Subject To Conditions

To Harm for Gain Proverbs 19:9; John 8:44 The 1828 presidential election campaign seethed with heated, hateful innuendoes. President John Quincy Adams was the bull’s-eye. After the election, which Martin van Buren won, the new president admitted Adams’s absolute integrity. … Continue reading

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Just a Short Something to Contemplate . . . . .

This has been on my mind for a bit and I plan to do a study that is a little more in depth, but for now . . . . . In our society, we’re witnessing the decline of conscience. … Continue reading

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Don’t Stop Praying and Don’t Lose Heart!

Have you ever felt discouraged and/or wondered if you were really accomplishing anything? Have you ever sometimes thought to yourself, “If I only had a ministry like so and so. Then, I would do great things for the Lord.” Be … Continue reading

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