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Take Someone With You
Many years ago, a hypothetical question was presented in hopes to provoke a conversation among various age groups. It went something like this: “If your house was on fire, what is the one thing you would take with you?” Those who were young replied with items like video game consoles or cell phones. Young adults […]
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Words
From the inception of human history, God has put boundaries around mankind and limitations before them. The garden of Eden was enclosed from the harsh elements beyond its border. The only restriction for Adam and Eve was the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Both the boundary and the tree offered the image […]
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Wavering
James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. “Wavereth” is not a common English word. I have not heard it used in any conversation, whether casual or formal. Some Bible translators consider it synonymous with doubt, […]
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Authorship
Paul’s teaching to the Corinthian church uncovered a concern about the order of the saints. Spiritual activities were encouraged, but were in need of guidelines in operation. Paul wrote: 1 Cor 14:31-33 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets […]
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The Field
The scripture seems to come alive as it describes the travels of Jesus. He walked from city to city and village to village teaching in their synagogues. Matthew writes that Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and then followed it up by “healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” Mt. 9:35. However, […]
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The Trade
It has been noted that the right question at the right time often encourages forward progress. Some have inquired about life insurance or retirement, while others inquire about future careers or business endeavors, all of which promote action and planning. The “question” makes us think. It has the power to direct and define. When motives […]
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Legacy Fathers
1 Chr 22:5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. Timelines are a crucial […]
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Forgiveness
If truth be known, all of us have offended someone and all of us have been offended. The offense is a cut or wound caused by words or neglect. I wish it were not so, but offenses have divided marriages and families. It has ruined life-long friendships and severed relationships on every level. Strong businesses […]
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Hidden Disciples
It has been said that the only thing worse than not living or believing what you “preach” is not preaching what you live. It means that saying one thing and doing another is hypocrisy. However, the greater infraction is withholding what you believe. This occurs when we live according to the Scripture, but we dare […]
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Carry The Burden
Who shall carry the burden of the Lord? Moses led Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground. God parted the waters via the rod in Moses’ hand. It was the pinnacle miracle in the history of Israel; even to this day. The second crossing did not garnish as much fame. Joshua led the people […]