Category: The People of God
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Each by Name
We have all gazed at the night sky and marveled at the countless stars. When visible from horizon to horizon, the billions of points of light awe us with their majesty.
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When the Alarm Goes Off
Then out of the blue my friend with mild irritation said to me, “You’re always bragging about yourself.” Wow, that was unexpected. Although the conversation ended, I began processing, “How should I take that?
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A Shared Reign
The church knows that Messiah is sovereign over the nations. But the great news is that they too will rule with the Son.
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How Do You See Him?
Most of us have seen the classic portraits of Jesus with the little children gathered around him. Sitting on a rock in a grassy meadow Jesus is surrounded by little ones vying for his attention. Smiling pleasantly he has one child in his lap while embracing another at his side.
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Just between You and Me
P.G. Precious Girl. This is the pet name I use with my firstborn daughter. Since before she can remember, I’ve called her Precious Girl.
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Sustenance for the Soul
Who doesn’t love to visit Grandma’s house? No matter how your day has been, you know that you will be treated like a prince or princess with special honors, special privileges and special gifts. That includes the candy bowl and the cookie jar. What has Grandma concealed under the lid?…
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Dangerous Compromise
Why did Jesus say that Satan’s throne was in Pergamum? Was this city more corrupt, more wicked than the others? Probably not. Jesus may have made that statement because the city had a history of deifying their rulers.
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Burning Ever Brighter
In the closing minutes of class my junior high math students would open their books to their homework assignment to solve a few problems. I would usually walk among the desks to make myself available to those who would need help.
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Rekindle the Love
It is both life and doctrine that attest to a healthy church. It is both love and truth that affirm Christ’s presence in the body.
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The Seven Churches – Laodicea
I preach the eighth and final sermon in the series from the letter to the church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22).