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From time to time, our church and its leadership needs a concise doctrinal position paper to bring clarity, guidance, and unity. One of my roles is to write these papers and I have written them on topics such as generosity (tithes and offering), who can baptize?, and the relationship and responsibilities of Elders and Deacons.…
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When I was a kid, I remember running water in the bathtub in hopes my mom would think I had gotten in it. It never worked as she was too good of an investigator, but that comes with motherhood. She would ask, “Did you take a bath?” I’d lie and say, “I did”, but she…
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Ringing the Salvation Army bell at Christmas has been a favorite pastime for our family. Seeing the generosity of people as they walk into the store is amazing. Some give, some do not. Some drop money in on the way in, some on the way out. Some announce their giving, some sneak it in. Some…
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I’ll never forget coming home from the hospital with our firstborn. Kylee was (and still is) perfect and beautiful! After our family and friends had all gone home, my wife Haley and I looked at each other with our new baby and, for the first time, felt the weight of parenting. We were responsible for…
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Do you know your mailman’s name? What about your trash collector, gas station attendant, or server at your favorite restaurant? We often overlook and underappreciate these and others who perform necessary services in society, that is until something goes wrong. In biblical times, another job in middle eastern society taken for granted was shepherding. It…
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Mark Lowry, co-author of “Mary Did You Know”, wrote: “I hope the song makes people think about the baby Jesus,” he said. “I hope it sends them running to Luke 1 to find out what Mary knew.” Luke 1:46-55 says, “And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my…
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I love Mary’s Song in Luke 1:46-56. As I read it this morning, I noticed at least 18 attributes of God. Mary made her prayer and song all about God! 1. HE’S ALMIGHTY “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord” 2. HE’S THE SAVIOR “and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” 3. HE’S…
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I just finished reading about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and discovered MANY Godly characteristics he modeled that I need in my life. Lord, help me be a Godly man! This is for every man of God: “22 Character Traits of Joseph Needed by Every Man Today” 1. He was COMMITTED TO SEXUAL PURITY when engaged…
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I first played drums when in Jr. High in the band. It wasn’t a full set – that seemed intimidating to me at the time. I only played the snare drum. Friends in the band at age 11 showed me how to play – dynamics, wrist action, paradiddles, grip, flam, roll…the basics were important. It…
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Christmas seemed so far away, but it is tomorrow! If you’re not careful, all you could be left with this Christmas is a lot of shredded wrapping paper, a wrecked house from all those Christmas parties, and credit cards that need to be paid off. After December 25th you can be left asking yourself, “Where…
stephen R Harrison 