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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Hymn History: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

October 26, 2022
“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion,...
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Why Does God Bless ANY of Us?

June 4, 2021
There are some meetings that stand out in your memory, not because of what God did in others but because of what God did in your own life. It was...
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5 Ways to Stand Apart In A Cruel World

May 5, 2021
Do you know what sets people apart in a crowded world? It is not skin color, educational background, ethnicity, language, economic standing, professional title, talent, or even physical appearance. It...
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When We Are Blessed…

February 11, 2021
Blessed people often become the most rebellious. If you don't believe me, look at God's chosen people, the nation of Israel. When we are full of good things it is...
What Can We Do? One of the dangers for God’s people in our culture is allowing conservatism to distract us from Christ. Too much talk radio and political commentary clouds the mind and steals the heart. Be informed. Stay active. Vote righteously. But keep your eyes on Jesus! Politicians change, and what is accepted as both legal and moral changes with time. Only the Word of God never changes. Root yourself and your family in what is eternal. As our hearts are stirred by the great need around us, there is something within that cries out, “What can we do?” While the Lord will have to show you specifically what you are to do in your area and with your influence, there are three things all of us should do... 3 Things We All Must Do Love sinners. A world hardened by sin is producing harsher and harsher people. Society is filled with hate and anger. The one thing that is to set Christ’s followers apart is the love of God in us (John 13:35)! As we fight the devil and oppose the rising tide of wickedness, we must not forget to love those who are lost and drowning in that sin. Keep a tender heart for souls. Pray for those who may hate you. Love sinners as Jesus did. Remember, God did not command us to save a country; He commissioned us to seek the salvation of individual souls. Preach truth. This generation is inundated with lies. Satan has done a masterful job of promoting a system built on falsehood. Only the truth can set people free (John 8:32). We do not simply preach from pulpits; we preach every day. In our conversations and relationships, we must preach the truth. Through our way of living, we must preach the truth. By our attitudes and responses, we must preach the truth. “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth (John 17:17). Pray for mercy. Holy remnants do make a difference in the world. Praying people hold back judgment and advance God’s work. Will you be one of those people? Like Habakkuk on the eve of judgment, make this your prayer: “O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy” (Habakkuk 3:2). Many believers are frustrated by their inability to change society. The truth is, we cannot. Christians may serve as salt and light - restraining evil and pointing to the goodness of God - but this story does not end with us ruling. It ends with Jesus ruling. His kingdom will come! Until then, do what you can and rest in the knowledge that God will do what He must. (Full article at https://enjoyingthejourney.org/what-can-we-do/)

What Can We Do?

February 1, 2019
The bad news and news of bad people seem to keep piling up. Like many of you, I am sickened this week by the blatant rebellion in our country against...
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My New Favorite Way To Say Thank You

November 21, 2018
Many years ago I learned how to say thank you in a variety of different languages. I am no linguist. The languages that I have taken have not taken on...
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Wednesday’s Thanksgiving Thought: Why I Am Grateful For What I Never Got

November 22, 2017
Families will gather around tables this week and briefly mention the many blessings for which they are grateful to God. For most of us the emphasis will be on the...
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My Thanksgiving List in One Sentence

November 27, 2014
Early this morning, I woke up with one phrase on my mind.  It is repeated often in the Scripture - a familiar refrain.  One psalm in particular uses this powerful...