Category Archives: Obedience

The Church’s First Martyr

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

I take no pleasure in reporting that much of what a lot of Christians believe about God really doesn’t stand up to the test of scripture. “God wouldn’t let me remain sick.” Tell that to Trophimus (2 Timothy 4:19). “God … Continue reading →

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Filled With the Spirit

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

The group of approximately 120 of Christ’s followers who experienced the famous day of Pentecost were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4). This means that each of those believers became indwelt with God the Holy Spirit at that time. After all, … Continue reading →

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When You Know What to Do But Don’t Do It

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

“And that servant who knew his master’s will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.” (Luke 12:47, N.K.J.V.) It’s one thing when you honestly don’t know what to do about … Continue reading →

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Everyday Evidences of Adam & Eve’s Fall (post #2)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

After God had spoken His words of judgment against the serpent and Satan, He turned His attention to Eve. Even though she had been legitimately deceived by Satan (2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:14), she still had to suffer the … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Word From God

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation. (1 Samuel 3:1, N.K.J.V.) The Hebrew word translated as “widespread revelation” in this verse … Continue reading →

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Is It Time For You to Make a Change?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

People often fall into one of two camps in regards to making changes. One camp holds that change is never good, and the other camp holds that it is always good. The truth, however, is that sometimes change is of God and sometimes it … Continue reading →

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When God Tells You to Do Something

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

I’ve been friends with Beau Thomas for most of my life. We grew up together, attended school together, ran around together, and played a lot of ball together. When each of us became a father, we also coached our share … Continue reading →

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