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I recently had someone ask me a great question. “Why are there different versions or translations of the Bible and which one should I use?” Great question! At first thought one would wonder why there are so many versions in English alone. We all understand different languages so people of every nation can understand the…
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Everyone loves ice cream. My favorite is homemade chocolate ice cream – two cans of sweetened condensed milk, a gallon of chocolate milk, and a little vanilla extract and WOW!!! That’s a simple recipe with a big flavor. But ice cream flavors aren’t as simple as vanilla and chocolate anymore. Did you know there’s an…
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1 Corinthians 2:1-5 is a clear example of how God uses people not based on their talent or ability but on their obedience and willingness to have the Gospel shared through them. Let’s take a look at this passage one verse at a time. In verse one, Paul says, “And so it was with me,…
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A man was teaching a children’s class about heaven. He asked, “If I sold my possessions and gave it all to the poor, would that get me into heaven?” They all answered, “NO!” “If every day I cleaned the church, would that get me into heaven?” Again, they answered, “NO!” “If I was kind, generous,…
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I am loving how our church is stepping up and becoming a church without walls – real salt and light. Matthew 5:14-16 in The Message Bible says, ““Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going…
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“But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57 Easter is about Jesus’ resurrection from the dead after dying for our sins on the cross at Calvary. While many will hide eggs, give presents, and have family meals, Easter isn’t really about any of that. …
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“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21) Do you have a favorite TV show? I like anything that has to do with history, mystery and suspense. A recent statistic states that the average American spends 15 years of his or her life in front of the television set—15…
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Why is saying “I’m sorry” so difficult? Those few words can mean the difference between a restored and broken relationship. I remember once in the 5th grade when another boy and I started fighting the teacher made us apologize and hold hands while the other students passed by during lunch. We really didn’t mean we…
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Everyone has a morning routine to jumpstart their day. A good prayer to pray every morning is Psalm 139:23-24. “Search me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Praying Scripture is a sure way to…
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We’re having a baby! Nothing feels better than the realization you’re expecting a child. Sadly, those emotions of joy and excitement can turn to grief and despair when you lose a child. Nothing is more traumatic and painful than the tragic loss of a child. After all, kids are supposed to outlive their parents. This…
stephen R Harrison 