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Category Archives: sin
FORGIVEN SINS ARE GONE
The book “Then Sings My Soul” (Robert Morgan) has a selection on the origin of the hymn “Whiter Than Snow.” He cites various analogies used in Scriptures to describe God’s forgiveness of sins. Read, meditate, and enjoy these: “Micah 7:19 … Continue reading
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Tagged analogy, God's forgiveness, my sins are gone, sins
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 5)
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH For a few days I’ve been talking about what one will “sell out” for. Let me change the thought to what will one “hold out” for. I saw a beautiful blonde on a talk show.. She … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, diamond, Jesus Loves Me, light, value, worth
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 4)
A TEST I ALMOST FLUNKED! In my school I had a reputation of being an outstanding teacher, respected by administration, parents, teachers, and students. I was lead teacher, assigned to committees, in charge when the principle was gone, all … Continue reading
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Tagged ethics, jealousy, price of your soul, pride, sin, teaching, temptation
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 3)
Let me tell a story on myself. You can tell it was a long time ago – tank full of gas for under $20! As usual I was in a hurry. I had to get to where I was going … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, ethics, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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WHAT’S THE PRICE? (Part 2)
The multi-millionaire swaggers up to the beautiful red head, and says, “Would you spend the weekend with me at the Hilton for a million dollars?” With her best alluring smile she answered, “Oh, yes, that sounds so divine!” He said, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Jesus, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 1)
On the water refill booth in Walmart I saw eight plastic sealing strips off water bottles. I guess someone pulled the strips off eight gallons of water, then told the cashier he/she was buying refills. Maybe there was … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Jesus' blood, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, steal
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HOW SIN AFFECTS ME
Consider William Cowper’s hymn from the mid 1700s, “O for a Closer Walk with God.” The third verse surely is not something we can get excited about. “Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins … Continue reading
MORE 2nd NIV GRIPES
A way-back-when story. It was about 1953 or 54, the church was raising money for something. Sammy and I had no money but we had just bought our first TV. We decided to give the church the TV so they … Continue reading
INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 4)
What about those who have never heard a gospel preacher nor read a gospel message? Jesus’ message about the little children for them is as true as it is to the Christian family Consider the following ideas when pondering this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, blessed, eternal life, eternity, faith, free will, heathen, Heaven, hell, innocents in hell never, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 3)
In part 2 of this series, I gave you a run down of my “sins” and what I believe was a progression to sin against God. Sins against God are deliberate choices made in rebellion or disobedience to his word … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, blessed, Christianity, eternal life, faith, free will, Heaven, hell, innocents in hell never, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin
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