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Matthew 10:5-8 “These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have…
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Joy says, “I’m loved.” Happiness says, “I’m liked.” Joy says, “I have all I need.” Happiness says, “Keep giving.” Joy says, “I’m not situational.” Happiness says, “I can be persuaded.” Joy says, “I’m fulfilled.” Happiness says, “Give me more.” Joy says, “I can’t earn it.” Happiness says, “Try.” Joy says, “I’m forgiven.” Happiness says,…
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About a month ago, I got a Twitter message about writing a review on this blog for “Transforming Church in Rural America“. The title alone was enough for me to agree to do so. I’m glad I did. Transforming Church in Rural America is one of the best books I have ever read on…
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James 4:7-8 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” OK, so it’s in the Bible and it’s not really a secret. The problem is, we…
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It is inconceivable that a person could fall in love with the Redeemer in the biblical sense and not long to be conformed to the object of that affection. – John Hannah That pretty much says it all!
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Texting wasn’t even around just a few years ago. A few days ago, I read this article from Yahoo saying that 1/3 of teens with a cell phone send more than 100 texts a day! For me, one that deals with teens on a daily basis, this is important information. It tells me that…