No parent ever gets it all right. One of the things that our mother drilled into us that has been a tremendous help to me is that, “Everybody is good at something.” This was usually communicated when one child envied another child’s success. Another lesson we learned was that there would always be people…
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For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David…
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Some negatives in life can have very positive outcomes. As I have watched inflation rise over the last 21 months or so, my wallet has felt the pinch. But, with Christmas around the corner, is it so bad to take our eyes off the spending in gift giving? Just because we have to cut…
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It is a great gift to any congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ when the Pastor proclaims the Word of God from the pulpit. No hesitation. No fear. No apologies (As in: “I am sorry to tell you this but it’s what God says.”). Just well-studied, exegetical preaching from a passage of scripture.…
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In response to the title question, two verses came to mind: He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work…
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Clearly, we are living in trying times. God is trying: The strength of our faith The endurance of our patience The depth of our love for our neighbors Our ability to be content in all circumstances The depth of our commitment to obey Him over man In the midst of all of these “tryings”…
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