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GLORY IN YOUR SUFFERING AND WEAKNESS, Dan Mayfield
When suffering, do we glory in it and glorify God? Sing His praises? Draw nearer to Him in prayer? Are we undefeated and undeterred? We can learn from the Apostle Paul who said, “Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory… Read More ›
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WOOED BY JESUS, SUFFERING MAKES MORE SENSE, Dan Mayfield
The following is written by Harriet Beecher Stowe’s son, Charles Edward Stowe, in his Recollections on his mother’s life and the words are from Katherine, Harriet’s sister, on the governance of her school. “Plans for governing my school and in… Read More ›
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FAITH ONLY, OBEDIENCE OF FAITH, OR WORKS OF THE LAW? Dan Mayfield
The denominational and religious world likes to set up the argument that the option is either faith only or law keeping only. But the Scriptures show the truth is neither of these. Don’t let religious people set up a false… Read More ›
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A BIRTHDAY, Dan Mayfield
Why would anyone, especially Christians, pause to remember the birthday of Jesus Christ! Is it inconceivable to believe that Mary and Jesus’ siblings would remember that birth marked with a star and shepherd boys, and later by a special delegation… Read More ›
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I FAIL SOMETIMES, Dan Mayfield
“make a defense to everyone who ask you to give an account for the hope that is in you, YET WITH GENTLENESS AND REVERENCE” 1 Pt 3:15 That gentleness and respect I sometimes forget. I defend, but I sometimes do… Read More ›
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A BIRTHDAY (the birth of Christ)
Why would anyone, especially Christians, pause to remember the birthday of Jesus Christ! Is it inconceivable to believe that Mary and Jesus’ siblings would remember that birth marked with a star and a special delegation of kings bringing gold and… Read More ›
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LIVING ABOVE THE LAW, by Dan Mayfield
“realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers“,… Read More ›
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PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEGE: VOTING
When we look across human history, we see Kings and Dictators ruling over nations. Passed on from father to son, the people had no say. In 1 Samuel 8, the people said, “Give us a king to judge us.” v5…. Read More ›
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AN ELDER’S WIFE
There is one person in the churchWho knows the elder’s lifeShe’s wept and smiled and prayed for himAnd that the elder’s wife. She knows your servant’s weakest pointAnd knows his greatest powerShe has heard him speak in simple tonesIn his… Read More ›
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Living Above the Law, by Dan Mayfield
I have been reading the Epistle to Diognetus which gives a picture of Christian life and belief in the first century. Written by a person who claims to have been taught by the Apostles, he speaks with simplicity and shows… Read More ›
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GOD DISCERNS THE THING BEHIND THE WORDS AND ACTIONS, D Mayfield
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THE TEEN YEARS ARE A CRUCIBLE PROVING GROUND OF FAITH, Dan Mayfield
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START PARENTING AND DROP THE EXCUSES (updated)
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