Gospel

The Greatest Gift

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This Christmas, take a moment to breathe and enjoy the gift that was given to you before you were even born. Your biggest and most stressful problem you will ever face has already been solved in Jesus and His finished work at the cross. Don’t let that stress block the joy that is yours. His […]

Christian living

Trial Or Joy

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I have heard it said that we only know 10% of most peoples situation. That leaves 90% a mystery. There are several that struggle through the holidays rather than enjoy them. It may be the loss of a loved one, a current battle with cancer, a prodigal son or daughter. In any event, the struggle […]

Christian living

He Has Overcome

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I have to admit today is a day where I need to fight for joy.  Not that it’s not present, but that I need to fight to remember it.  Its so easy to fix our eyes on our circumstances.  There have been so many deaths, diagnoses of cancer and divorces that have bruised my heart […]

Christian living

Conquer Our Sorrows

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Yesterday I had the privilege of helping my brother in Christ with a step of his obedience by baptism. Over 100 men came to witness and take part in the event.  What a powerful display of God’s power unleashed on a life that has affected thousands.  So much joy!  I was and am filled to […]

Christian living

Rest Well In Jesus

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Today I’m baptizing a good friend and brother in Christ. He has received the gift of eternal life, repented, and chosen to follow hard after Jesus Christ. No longer does he have to fear death, for it is now a gateway to life.  He dwells in safety in the house and presence of the LORD. […]

Christian living

Two Words To Live Life Abundantly

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It seems like today, everyone is looking for the 12 step program to solve everything. It might be the five steps to success or the seven steps to wealth. I’d like to give to the two words to living life abundantly.    It’s simple…”In Him”.   In Him, we have salvation and victory over past, […]

Christian living

How To No Longer Thirst

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There have been many things in this life that I have thirsted for; only to find out later, they were nothing more than a perpetual desert offering no refreshment.  They produced more bitterness, resentment, complaint, and sin.  There is only one Source of living water that promises and delivers that we will “never thirst” again. […]

Christian living

The Secret Of Contentment

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When it comes to needs we all have them whether they are spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, or financial.  These needs can vary moment by moment.  There are times when we have abundance and times when we scratch our heads wondering how to keep the lights on.   When we are found and rescued by Christ, […]

Faith

Perpetual Blessing

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Too many times our relationship with God gets reduced to a one-time salvation story.  The truth is, we need to reflect on that powerful and personal experience at the cross each moment of every day.  It fuels us in our mission for Him.  We need to remember that our sins were once scarlet and have […]

Contentment

How To Have Joy And Satisfaction

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Contentment comes when we are satisfied with something over time.  That something could be material, spiritual, or even a thought or dream. In spite of the best circumstances it still requires a choice to be satisfied.   One of the challenges to being content is that circumstances are often changing and seemingly not in our […]