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Changed

Changed If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation, old things pass away and all things become new.  – 2 Corinthians 5:17 I remember hearing a preacher say, “If there has been no change, there has been no … Continue reading

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A Cool Story

For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it.  – Galatians 1:13 I’ve been doing some research on the foundation of the Methodist Church.  I knew … Continue reading

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Fool Circle

The acts of the flesh are obvious:  sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.  I warn you, as I did before, that those who … Continue reading

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In Times of Trouble

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.  – Psalm 37:25 King David called himself old when he wrote this Psalm.  If he was 30 when he became king … Continue reading

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Kindness

Kindness Goes a Long Way The fruit of the Spirit is . . . kindness . . . – Galatians 5:22 At the end of Fall Break, Tonya and I were to fly home from Miami at 1 pm.  We could … Continue reading

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Filled

My cup runneth over – Psalm 23:5 Lately, I’ve been making more of an attempt to read the Bible much more slowly and methodically.  Instead of blasting through 3-5 chapters, I simply read one chapter.  I think of it as eating my … Continue reading

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Fullness of Joy

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”  — Psalm 16:11 This past Saturday, I found myself getting up early to drive a sports team … Continue reading

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The Old Crossroads

Wide is the gate that leads to destruction, and many there be go in there at.  But narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it.  – Matthew 7:13-14 Years ago, I’m talking probably 15 years … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Worship God Today

Give and don’t tell anybody about it When you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.  Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. – … Continue reading

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Built for This

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.  Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations. – Jeremiah 1:5 I believe the two people that had it roughest in … Continue reading

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