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THE WORD: Fully devoted
“As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God.” 1 Kings 11:4 The trouble was all in Solomon’s heart! It […]
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THE WORD: All in good time
22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the […]
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THE WORD: Strength in the face of adversity
“Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in You.” Psalm 143:9 Each day is full of dangers — dangers we cannot see, and from which we cannot protect ourselves. Disease lurks […]
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THE WORD: Harder to tame than wild beasts
The tongue is a very troublesome member! It is a very important member; however, and with it we can do great good. Our words — if they are true and loving — carry blessings wherever […]
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THE WORD: A strange, indefinable something
Every one of us casts a shadow. There hangs about us, a sort of a strange, indefinable something, which we call personal influence — that has its effect on every other life on which it […]
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THE WORD: Ponder your path
Happy New Year! As we turn to a new calendar with hopes of new opportunities, we also celebrate the visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem, which is commemorated by the Epiphany, or Old […]
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THE WORD: And this shall be a sign unto you
As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, many Americans will celebrate in homes adorned with decorations and with traditional meals on the table. As you read the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus and the […]
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THE WORD: Gloria in excelsis Deo
As the advent season draws to a close this Sunday, the celebration of Christmas is upon us. As we hustle for potentially out-of-stock presents and wait on delayed packages, we hear a similar refrain about […]
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THE WORD: Making joyful noises
As the Christmas Season kicks into high gear, carols and hymns are filling the air. We are reminded that joyful noises are appreciated by God. Christmas tunes — new and old — bring us together […]
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THE WORD: Mary did you know? Yes.
The term “advent” is derived from the Latin “adventus,” meaning “coming” or “arrival.” Based on that etymology, Advent has a dual meaning of celebrating the arrival of Jesus at his birth and preparing for his […]