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Category Archives: Personal
“Amen, and a Woman”
Normally, I avoid writing about the sordid world of politics. If I write anything about a “political” issue, it is only to point out what the Bible teaches about that issue. Those who know me best know that I don’t … Continue reading
When the Timing Isn’t Right
Tonya and I lived in a rental apartment and then a rental house for pretty much the first two years of our marriage. Then we started looking around for a house to buy. One house in particular looked good and … Continue reading
Benevolence Giving
The average person has absolutely no idea how much benevolent giving the churches of America do. The reason for this lack of knowledge is the fact that much of the giving is done quietly without any fanfare. All this giving … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Deacons, Doing Good, Giving, God's Work, Ministry, Money, Needs, Pastors, Personal, Stewardship
Tagged benevolence committees, benevolence giving, love offerings, people asking the church for help, problems with love offerings, When should a church give a love offering?
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When Corruption Puts on Incorruption
Tom Wallace, the well known Independent Baptist pastor/evangelist, is now 90 years old. Five years ago, when he was a mere 85, he published Morning Devotions. For the September 25th devotion, he wrote a little piece entitled “This Stuff Has … Continue reading
Does Doing God’s Will Sometimes Make Situations Harder?
(“Questions From Israel’s Exodus” series: post #7) God got Moses to return to Egypt and lead the Israelites out of their Egyptian bondage, but getting Moses to step into that role took some doing. First, God had to answer all … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Criticism, Disappointment, Doing Good, Doubt, God's Will, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Series: "Questions From Israel's Exodus", Service, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged God's will can lead to persecution, God's will can make things harder, Moses getting mad at God, Pharaoh's response to Moses and Aaron
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Have You Forgiven God?
That title is not a misprint. I’m guessing that you’ve heard a lot of preaching about God forgiving you. For that matter, you’ve probably also heard a lot about you forgiving others. But when was the last time you heard … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Anger, Complaining, Contentment, Disappointment, God's Omniscience, God's Will, Perseverance, Personal, Prayer, Problems, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Bible characters who got mad at God, disappointed with God, forgiving God, getting mad at God, what to do when God lets you down
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How to Jump Start Spiritual Life
I have an aunt named Betty Jean who was married to a man named Bill. Bill passed away several years ago, but I’ll always be indebted to him for doing me a great favor one day. For some reason that … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Eternity, God's Wrath, Grace, Heaven, Hell, Personal, Salvation, The Gospel
Tagged being connected to Jesus, being made alive in Christ, dead battery on a Camaro, dead in trespasses and sins, make sure your connection is good, problem jump starting a car, the life found in Jesus, using jumper cables correctly
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“The Disciple’s Road” Radio Broadcast
I’d like to use this post to pass along the word that this coming Sunday, July 19th, I’ll be starting a new radio broadcast through Wilkins Radio in Spartanburg, S.C. Wilkins has stations in several markets across the country and … Continue reading
God’s Hand & God’s Shoulder
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ (Isaiah 41:13, N.K.J.V.) The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all He … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Children, Comfort, Depression, Encouragement, God's Love, God's Mercy, Grace, Loneliness, Mercy, Personal, Prayer, Problems, Salvation, Suffering, Suicide, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged Deuteronomy 1:30-31, God will carry you, God will hold you by the hand, Isaiah 41:13
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