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The God of This World

The God of This World It’s the Christmas season. What a lovely time of year for us, would you agree? Then why is my soul on high alert? Why is this time of year always a dichotomy for me? How about you? Do you ever feel torn in two during this time of year? On […]

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The Delicacy of Life

There’s an old secular saying, “Sh*t happens.” Sidenote:  Far be it for a pastor to write a swear word, but I ask for your leniency here so I may make my point. Besides, what is ungodly swearing except to take the Lord’s name in vain? Do we let this world who curses God decide that

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When Is Enough Enough?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been at your wits end. I see you in my mind right now with your hand up because, let’s face it, we’ve all been there! Whether it’s regarding your job, your finances, your kids, or whatever, the simple fact is that at some point in our lives we feel like throwing

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What Did 9/11 Teach Us?

I remember when the two airplanes flew into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (aka 9/11). We Americans were shaken to our very core. We were incensed, appalled, and scared. Do you remember the effect this even had on church attendance? In the weeks following 9/11, churches were reporting record high attendance. It

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Adopted Sorrow

I was born with a tender heart. Contrary to this fact, many people in my life consider me prickly or overly intense at times, which is true in some ways. However, I’ll submit that such an outer shell is a protective covering, like a callous built up over years of absorbing the sorrows of others

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Part 64 – The Book of Hebrews

OUTLINE:Know Your DestinyThe writer of Hebrews draws his audience of believers into fellowship with their destiny, as co-victors with the Champion who overcame death, itself, and therefore any real opposition we might face in life from our enemies. Jesus Knew His DestinyJesus condescended to Earth in order to become like those He intended to save

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