Monthly Archives: December 2006

God’s Resolution

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A question kept popping up in my mind, “What about God? What is His resolution for my life?” Indeed, as I thought about it, I realized that no matter what resolution I made for the New Year ? if it wasn?t centered in his desire and plan for my life then it would amount to nothing. Yet, if my resolutions are founded on the instruction of the Holy Spirit then I can find strength and resolve in the Lord?s completing those resolutions through me in the New Year! Continue reading

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10 Ways for Churches to Keep the Peace

1. Admit a relationship between biblical interpretation and church affiliation. 2. Discern the difference between culture and Scripture. 3. Admit the difference between doctrine and opinion. 4. Preach salvation by grace, not works. 5. Don’t force people with personal faith … Continue reading

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The Christmas Shout

“In the past, Christ was in the genealogies, stepping Bethlehemward. Every time a new descendant in the covenant-line was born, the voice of prophecy shouted: ‘Christ is coming!’ As ancestor was added to ancestor, the voice waxed louder and louder. … Continue reading

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A different kind of Christmas drawing…

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to … Continue reading

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A Question of salvation…

“Someone asked, ‘Will the heathen who have never heard the Gospel be saved?’ It is more a question with me whether we — who have the Gospel and fail to give it to those who have not — can be … Continue reading

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