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Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another.  Romans 14:13 My wife recently was reading a book called The Know It All. As I understand the theme of the book it is about a fellow who read through the Encyclopedia Britannica. For most this is boring reading and most of us would only...
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For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. II Corinthians 1:20 It is easy for men to live inconsistently. We can say one thing and do the opposite as easy as eating melting ice cream in our hot summer temperature. Inconsistency is the one thing that will remain...
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But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female. Mark 10:6 Language is a strange thing. We can carry old ideas in language for generations after they have lost their meaning. The way we use words can affect the way we perceive others. The words “male” and “female” are words that...
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Today is the deadline for men to submit their names for consideration to become elders—shepherds of God’s flock at this church. It is an exciting day because it brings us one step closer to what we could and should be as a congregation. To the men who are considering volunteering, I urge you to...
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The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Titus 1:5 It was always Paul’s custom to appoint elders as soon as he founded a church (Acts 14:23). He understood that leadership was the key to the...
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It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1 Freedom! It’s one of those words that has become sacred to us in this country.  It is a word that takes on special meaning at this time of the year.  July 4th is not just about firecrackers and barbeque. It is about freedom...
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May you rejoice in the wife of your youth. Proverbs 5:18 The Gores have split after 40 year. Yep! Tipper and Al are going their separate ways. One daughter had already divorced and the other decided to call it quits as well. It seems that more and more people are splitting their marriage and...
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Did you know the average person speaks about 6,500 words in a day? (Yes, men use fewer and women use more—but that’s not my point!) One recent paper says that college students talk more than anyone else, saying nearly 16,000 words per day! If you take the more conservative number and multiply it across...
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If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 This verse has always fascinated me. I have often heard the expression, “He is impossible.” It doesn’t take long to run into some of those impossible people in our daily walk. We pray “Lord! Give me...
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Endurance produces character, Character produces hope. Romans 5:4 Have you spent much thought about your personal integrity? We don’t want to become obsessed with showcasing our character but it might be good to give it some consideration. Here are some questions to ponder: * Am I the person others believe me to be? *...
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