Tag Archives: Truth

Food For Thought 5/02/2023

God Seen Even in the Straws Galileo, the most profound philosopher of his age, when questioned by the Roman Inquisition as to his belief in the existence of God, replied, pointing to a straw on the floor of his dungeon, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/02/2023

Undue Favor Genesis 38 interrupts the climax of the Joseph narrative with another tale: Judah and Tamar. Switching protagonists is surprising enough, but the tale itself shocks us. We’re hardly given time to process the strange cultural practices of the … Continue reading

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A Misty May Morning

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s one from our dear Sister-in-Christ, Kathy Boecher. Remember, the link to her site and to the individual poem used will be linked in the post. She has years of poetry and Paul, her husband, has many, many … Continue reading

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Never Let Go of Hope – 2

Scripture References: Colossians 1:21-29 The more we can open ourselves to the will of God, the greater chance there will be that the world will begin improving around us. If that could spread and multiply, think about the world impact! … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 5/01/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we come to you not because we are good enough to come, or because we have anything of our own to give you. We come to confess that everything, everywhere, belongs to you, including ourselves. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 5/01/2023

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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We Are Never Alone

Monday May 1, 2023 Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. The certainty that God is always near us, present in all parts of His … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 5/01/2023

The Big Engineer Above Thomas Edison said: “No one can study chemistry and see the wonderful way in which certain elements combine with the nicety of the most delicate machine ever invented, and not come to the inevitable conclusion that … Continue reading

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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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Saturday Prayer & Praise 4/29/2023

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Oh, precious Jesus—may I be no longer unfruitful in your garden! Lord, do as you have said. Dig around me, and pour on me all the sweet influences of your Holy Spirit—which, like … Continue reading

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