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Category Archives: Decisions
When the Lord Rebukes Your Decision
“Jonah” series: (post #2) But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up. (Jonah 1:4, N.K.J.V.) When God tells … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Choices, Decisions, Disobedience, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Will, Obedience, Rebellion, Salvation, Series: "Jonah"
Tagged Jonah asleep during the storm, Jonah's Gentiles sailors getting saved, Jonah's shocking request, lessons learned from the story of Jonah, the consequences of disobedience, the sailors aboard Jonah's ship
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When God Tells You to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do
“Jonah” series: (post #1) Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.” (Jonah 1:1-2, … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Decisions, Disobedience, Faithfulness, God's Will, God's Work, Obedience, Rebellion, Series: "Jonah", Submission
Tagged Abraham rising early in the morning, Jonah and the people of Nineveh, Jonah running in the opposite direction, Why didn't Jonah want to go to Nineveh?
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Five Keys For Happiness
I ran across a little piece from Ord L. Morrow the other day and thought I’d share it. It’s entitled “Five Keys For Happiness.” Those five keys, along with the proof-text scriptures Morrow suggested, are as follows: (scriptures from the … Continue reading
“Christian Verses” Podcast: James 1:5
Not one of us has ever had to live through a pandemic. Therefore, there’s no playbook for how to do it. This means that we are all kind of “flying by the seat of our pants” regarding what used to … Continue reading
The Bible & the Coronavirus
Like everybody else, my little corner of the world has been affected by the coronavirus even though no cases have been reported yet here in Mitchell county, NC. Our governor, Roy Cooper, has cancelled all public schools for at least … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Church, Current Events, Decisions, Scripture, The Bible
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7 and the Coronavirus, Acts 5:29 and the Coronavirus, Matthew 4:7 and the Coronavirus, Psalm 91:10 and the Coronavirus, Romans 13:1 and the Coronavirus, Should churches cancel services because of the Coronavirus?, The Bible and the Coronavirus
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The Danger of Leaving God’s Pasture
An old shepherd once attended a church service and was called upon to pray. The prayer he offered spoke of three things: his Christianity, his occupation of shepherd, and his experience with stepping outside God’s will. He prayed, “Lord, I … Continue reading
The Pessimistic Christian
A man opened up a hot-dog stand by the side of the road in front of his house. His goal was to make a little money to supplement his monthly income. He didn’t have a grand plan for the whole … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Complaining, Criticism, Decisions, Depression, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Provision, Problems, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged Are you an optimist or a pessimist?, God wants Christians to be confident, story about a man selling hot dogs
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The Disciple's Road 