Tag Archives: Theology

Spiritual Nuggets 5/01/2023

Pride In Disguise Sometimes recognizing our sin for what it is can throw us into deep shame. In Matthew, we find that two of Jesus’ disciples experience this moment of remorse—Judas after he betrays Jesus, and Peter when he denies … Continue reading

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Constant Guidance ~

*Pastor’s Note: Here is an inspirational poem from our Sister-in-Christ, Deborah Ann Belka. Please remember that Sister Deborah has her own website and you can find her links below. As always, Glory to God for all of the creative gifts … Continue reading

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Never Let Go of Hope – 1

Scripture References: Colossians 1:21-29 We live in a world that is so massive, so tentative, and often so tragic that we have a hard time putting much stock in hope of any kind. In fact, we may be living in … Continue reading

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Christ Jesus, Only The Beginning

Scripture References – John 1:1-18 By beginning at the beginning as he does, John opens a door on the whole creative process. He gets things in perspective. We are not just dealing with certain events in Palestine 2,000 years ago: … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 4/29/2023

*Pastor’s Note: Haldor Lillenas lived from November 19, 1885 until August 18, 1959 and was considered one of the most important twentieth-century gospel hymn writers and publishers and is regarded as “the most influential Wesleyan / Holiness songwriter and publisher … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 6

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Two Phases of Christ’s Coming Again There are two phases of His coming again. The one is before the Tribulation, when Christ comes for His Church, to take her out of the earth so … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 4/29/2023

The Bible Is Easier To Believe I SUBMIT to you that a comparison of the theory (not fact) of evolution against the simple record of the Word of God concerning the origin of man will show the folly of man’s … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/29/2023

I am ready to preach the gospel – Romans 1:15 Billy Graham God created us in His image. He created us and LOVES us so that we may live in harmony and fellowship WITH HIM. We are not here by … Continue reading

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A Close Shave

For Saturday April 29, 2023 Matthew 10:6-7 “Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “ One of the members of W. E. Sangster’s … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 4/29/2023

The Danger of Relics JESUS said that God is Spirit, and that those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). This means that we worship and serve a God whom we cannot see with our eyes, … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 4/29/2023

It Only Seems To Be Please read Ecclesiastes 2:4-10. (The link will open in a new window). Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. – Galatians 6:7. A Wall Street clerk went for … Continue reading

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Crown Him Lord of All – 5

Scripture References – Colossians 1:13-20 Christ Is the Beloved of the Father – Continued For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/28/2023

Be Vigilant Faith doesn’t always come to bear until we are faced with our own fallibility. When we “enter into temptation,” it often means we haven’t been vigilant—that we’ve stopped pursuing the God who has pursued us. In the aftermath … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 4/28/2023

Statistical Monstrosity The world-famed statistician, whose name, The Gallup Poll is based on, George Gallup, once said, “I could prove God statistically! Take the human body alone. The chance that all the functions of the individual would just happen is … Continue reading

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Acts 17:26

Friday April 28, 2023 Acts 17:26 He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings. God meets us … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/28/2023

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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Praise The Lord 4/27/2023

Praise the name of God forever and ever,     for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events;     he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise     and … Continue reading

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Crown Him Lord of All – 4

Scripture References – Colossians 1:13-20 Christ Is the Beloved of the Father For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/27/2023

Power, Authority, and Its Result “For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him. For he does not know what is to be, for who can tell him how it will be?” … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 4/27/2023

It Takes No Brains Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “It takes no brains to be an atheist. Any stupid person can deny the existence of a supernatural power because man’s physical senses cannot detect it. But there cannot be ignored the … Continue reading

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