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Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 2)

“We know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.  Not only that, we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves…”  (Romans 8:22-23). There are three common views about … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 1)

“If a son asks for bread from a father among you, will he give him a stone?  Or if he asked for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?  Or if he asks for an … Continue reading

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Recipe for Revival

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions

The end of a year is a time for reflection.  We, as God’s people, are instructed to make self-examination.  Paul wrote, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith.  Test yourselves…” (2 Corinthians 13:5).  He again wrote, “Let … Continue reading

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I Have A Dream

The Church of My Dream (author unknown)                It is a church with a warm heart, an open mind and an adventurous spirit.                           It is a church that cares, that heals hurt lives and helps old people. It is … Continue reading

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The Tabernacle, Temple, and Church

There are several points of comparison to be made between the tabernacle and temple of old and the church.  Let’s notice… The Expense The expense that went into constructing the tabernacle and temple of old was very great.  The lampstand … Continue reading

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Parables: Prayer

“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?   In the name of Christ our Savior, did you sue for loving favor as a shield today? When you met with great temptation, did you think to pray?  … Continue reading

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This Coming School Year

Did you know that the term “school,” as used for a place of learning, is derived from the Greek “schole,” which means “leisure”? It seems that the Greek mind so closely connected the concept of leisure with the pursuit of … Continue reading

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Seven Sayings From The Cross: Trust/Commitment

The last words which we have recorded of Jesus speaking from the cross are, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46).  Then, we’re told, “having said this, he breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). I find it significant that … Continue reading

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Ethics: Government and Citizenship (Part 2)

Man living in what John Locke has described as “the State of Nature,” that is man living without earthly government has great freedom. He is amenable to God’s law. He, in certain relationships, is to be in subjection to others: … Continue reading

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