Does God Harbor Unforgiveness?

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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) What does God’s forgiveness look like?  We tend to think of God’s forgiveness much as … Continue reading

Reflecting His Glory in Darkness!

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Reflected Glory! Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory! (Isaiah 6:3b) Have you noticed the beautiful Full Moon this week?  Isn’t it gorgeous? I took the attached picture last Friday evening, January 6, … Continue reading

Light in the Darkness

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The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them. (Isaiah 9:2, also referenced in Matthew 4:16) Did you happen to notice the stars shining in … Continue reading

Who Am I?

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While I’ve never been a big fan of self-awareness quests, God sometimes thrusts me into new roles requiring a change of both my perception of myself and the image that I project.  A quick Bible word search reveals that I’m not … Continue reading

This Foolish Fantastic Gospel!

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Have you ever thought about how the gospel must sound to someone hearing it for the very first time?  I think that, as Christians, we often fail to realize just how drastically different our world view is from others.  Just … Continue reading

Divorce Statistics Do NOT Belong in a Sermon!

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If I hear another sermon or newsletter quoting divorce statistics and repercussions of divorce, I may just puke! This has been a growing pet peeve for some time, and in the last two weeks I have heard one sermon, received … Continue reading

The Herald

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A Poem of Encouragement, by Joseph Pote Battle scarred and bone weary, The vet’ran warrior stands alone, Upon a barren hillock, Waiting for the dawn. Tattered cloak pulled close about him, Face set in grim determination, A single tear coursed … Continue reading

Optimist? Pessimist? Realist? Legalist? How about Faithist?

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We’ve all heard the classic test to determine whether an individual is more of an optimist or a pessimist.  Fill a glass half up with water and ask them to describe what they see.  If they say the glass is … Continue reading

Sammy The Game Cock ~ Protector or Bully?

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Sammy is an absolutely beautiful rooster!  The striking colors in his orange head with bright red comb is exceeded only by the lush green of his long tail feathers.  Sammy looks like a perfect living picture of a rooster stepping … Continue reading

Hannah and Samuel ~ When a Child’s Environment is Beyond Our Control

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Most of us are familiar with the Bible story of Hannah, mother of Samuel, and how, though barren and childless, she prayed and believed God would give her a son.  Hannah is often held up as an example of a … Continue reading