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GRACE AND FAITH WORKING TOGETHER
Those who dismiss the necessity of works (i.e. obedience), are against faith also. I am defending the need for works of faith; I am not defending works of merit. When religious folks start dismissing all work in relationship to salvation,… Read More ›
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PERSEVERE, James 1:5
James wrote, “blessed is the man who perseveres under pressure,…” The first audience to read James’ message was “dispersed” to many places because it had been persecuted in various ways: government opposition, Jewish and Pagan religious opposition. The design or… Read More ›
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HOLLYWOOD DOES NOT CARE ABOUT CHILDHOOD INNOCENCE
Samuel Goldwyn, you know the movie maker, the “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer” guy, once said, “I seriously object to seeing on the screen what belongs in the bedroom.” Well, that was a long time ago and it’s too bad that more people in… Read More ›
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DRIVER AARON RIMAR GETS COMMUNITY SERVICE, UPDATED 1/7/2009
READ January 7, 2009 UPDATE AT BOTTOM!It’s been four months since Heather Whalley and husband Seth, both members of the Lord’s Church, were hit by a van driven by Aaron Rimar. It’s been four months and still no charges against… Read More ›
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DOING GOOD IS IN THE HEART OF CHRISTIANS
The goodness of God must be seen in Christians. In evil times, good people might be tempted to withdraw and remove their love, influence, and their light from the world. But it is in evil days that it is so… Read More ›
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THE BIBLE UNITES AND OPINION DIVIDES
The Lord Jesus and His Apostles admonish the church to be unified. Paul wrote, “being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:3. There are certain things in Scripture that are clearly approved… Read More ›
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THE TOLERANT INTOLERANT
Governor, Sarah Palin’s church was burned down most likely by arsonists. According to SOME, the attention given to it by the major news media has been scant. I suppose the lives of a few ladies in a building aren’t that… Read More ›
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KEEP OPINIONS OUT OF THE CHURCH, ROMANS 14
Romans, chapter 14, address matters of private opinion. First of all, one can see that it is matters of opinion being addressed from the first verse which states, “Now be receiving the one being weak in the faith, not for… Read More ›
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POTTY MOUTH
“Ruehlman cited Brautigam for contempt and sent him to jail for six months.” Entire article Television and radio is permitting foul language like never before. In the workplace and in the classroom, having “potty mouth” is more acceptable than ever… Read More ›
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EAT WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY
Wanted to share this photo with you. It is a photo of a dollar bill in a tea cup that serves as a gentle reminder that I ate last night when I wasn’t hungry. If that sounds a little strange,… Read More ›