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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, SEPT. 6, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by

LESSON ON FAITH FROM JOSHUA , Chapters 3 and 4         This Bible selection contains an account of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River.  There are similarities to the incident of Moses leading them  across the Red Sea.  I believe … Continue reading →

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LENDING TO THE POOR

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

RED LETTER TIME.* Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him … Continue reading →

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PEACE not PANIC

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

  I posted this three years ago.  I believe it bears repeating.   The very fact that God revealed himself as Jehovah-shalom (the God of Peace) indicates that his plan is to be with one in trouble instead of insulating … Continue reading →

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OFTEN IT IS TRY AND TRY AGAIN

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Faye at https://thechickengrandma.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/faith-and-farmers/ wrote about the faith of her husband as he tills the soil, sometimes over and over again.  It made me remember the blog I posted in April, 2015.  Many of you were not with me then so I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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GET IN THE WHEELBARROW

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading →

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IS THERE PURPOSE TO THIS?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

I am progressing well.  Home health nurse and physical therapist have been by and the occupational therapist is on her way.  Good care and follow up planned for me.  Thankful for these good services.  Will see the surgeon on Wednesday.  … Continue reading →

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HOPE SPURNS DECEIT

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

  Hope endures hardship, refuses magic’s deceit, closely clings to faith. ***************** Prompt by Ronovan, “magic, hope” https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/01/08/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-183-magichope/

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ASKING GOD WHY

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

Another person (Moses)who had an intimate relationship with God was Jeremiah. An example of Jeremiah’s trust was recorded in Jeremiah, Chapter 32. He was in prison, a cousin offered to sell him land, and God said to buy it, he … Continue reading →

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GOD’S FAITHFUL CARE, GOD’S TRUTH

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

Okay, folks, what do you think?  I have two NIV Bibles; one has last copyright date 1984, the other is 2011. I am surprised they are not alike. Why would two NIV not be identical? My issue this morning is … Continue reading →

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ALTERNATE PLANS

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

We go to the Lord with our petitions.  We ask him to get us out of some kind of situation.  If he would just answer the way we want, it would save us money, or time, or pain; yes, if … Continue reading →

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