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First Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” You know what this verse reminds us to do: LIVE A LIFESTYLE OF THANKFULNESS. I’m not sure about you, but I’ve heard one too many complaints in 2020. Here’s the truth: THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR WHICH…
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I recently sat through a refresher of biblical counseling 101. It actually was refreshing. Counseling is something that is part of my job and calling. People often ask for advice in many situations and come to me as their pastor wanting biblical wisdom and instruction. This week, I counseled a couple about their family dynamics…
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In my last post, I discussed how to leave a church well. I thought posting about how to join or choose a church well would be an appropriate followup. As I thought about it, several major factors dominated all the reasons one could use to find the church in which God is calling them to…
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Our local church has had at least three new member classes this year as pathways for people to join in membership. Being a member of a local church is where and how we worship, pray, grow, give, serve, and fellowship with other believers face to face. We must assemble – gather – live for Christ…
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There is an important principle that every Christian must understand – God operates in the now. Pharaoh chased Moses out of Egypt when he was 40 years old. He returned at 80 to deliver the people of Israel from Pharoah. In Exodus 3:13, Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say…
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Read Psalm 73 Does life ever seem unfair? Maybe you have been extremely faithful to God, and you are still going through a difficult time in life. Have you ever wondered why others prosper and you seem to struggle? Maybe life seems unfair. Well, just remember, “fair” is a place where you ride the Ferris…
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Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene. . . . — Mark 16:9 After Jesus was resurrected, He remained on this earth for another 40 days before returning to Heaven. Who do you think he appeared to first after His resurrection? You may think of…
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Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” — John 21:3 A pastor who had spent a fruitless day fishing picked out three fat fish at the supermarket. “Before you wrap them,” he said to the store manager,” toss them to me, one by…
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“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” -Hebrews 3:13 When I was in college, I sang in a choir that traveled around to lots of churches. On one trip to Lowell, Arkansas, we stayed the night in the homes of…
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