IDLE WORSHIP IN THE CHURCH
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Active worship was just that -- there was a work assignment that was required of them -- required of us all per orders of the Lord Jesus Himself. We are assigned to Love God and Love People.
HOPE TO HANG ONTO
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When our minds are being flooded with fear and doubt they are times that God makes His presence known. It is during these times that our faith is stretched to "hold on"...
SHOW US YOUR GLORY
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As my heart has so often cried out to the Father: “Show us Your Glory, Lord!” … I hear the voice of my Father: “Look to Jesus for in Him you will find the fulness of My Glory!”
A HARD PLACE
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I'm a seeker of Truth because Jesus is Truth. Jesus isn't the gifts. Jesus isn't the sermon. Jesus isn't the book. Jesus IS the Truth and I will seek Truth until the day I leave this world.
COMPROMISE
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Seeds of discord have been sown in the soil of this great nation and it is those discordant seeds that have been allowed to grow and reproduce unchecked and without boundaries.
LAW OF CHRIST
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The Law of Christ can be summarized in one word: LOVE. To truly love God and love people is to fulfill the Law of Christ, to rein in the impulses of the flesh...
COUNT IT ALL JOY
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James is admonishing us to be CONVINCED from the depths of our heart that whatever we’re facing is going to produce something in our lives that is profitable for us and for the Kingdom of God.
MAINTAIN GOOD WORKS
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Don’t fall into the trap of treating the world as the world treats you. Set a higher standard for your life so the love of Christ will show through every word, every deed, and every step you take.
HOLY FEAR OF GOD
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Mankind cannot truly have fear of God until they know Him and His nature. Because this age we live in is so self-centered, few are found who truly set their heart to KNOW God as He reveals Himself to us in His Word.
Equal Justice Under the Law
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“Equal Justice Under Law“, inscribed on the front of the Supreme Court building facing the Capitol, has its origin based on the Fourteenth Amendment which states (in part):
Honesty, Honor, and Hogwash
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Hogwash has a way of speaking louder than honesty or honor. Let’s be discerning when listening to the media or teaching.
Dancing Leaves
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Those nearly dead, dried-up leaves were dancing unashamedly without leaving the tree, as if to show the importance of clinging to their source and remaining joyful even when the winds of adversity (the impending winter season) were blowing.
They Made Us Proud
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Being the parents of adult children has been a delight beyond description. We’re so proud of all our children! Each one could have chosen other paths in life, made other decisions, and turned their backs away from some important life principles we did our best to instill in them.
Stubborn and Blinded
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A recent conversation with a young man who has been blinded by liberal rhetoric left me disturbed. Not because he was rude or hateful, but because he was so blinded by the liberal agenda.
God's Faithfulness
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A true testimony of God's faithfulness written by my youngest daughter after a simple surgical error and what it led to.
My Heart Is Troubled
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Lincoln summarized the intent of our democracy in the Gettysburg address with his famous words, “… for the government of the people, for the people and by the people.” Sadly, this is not reflected ...
THE BRIDE'S CHOICE
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The Bride of Christ must decide now: Are we to be a servant bride or a master bride? The answer is found in the surrendered heart.
Abortion
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We, the Body of Christ as a whole, have a responsibility toward these precious little ones, those who, by no fault of their own, are living amid an unthinkable violent battleground.