Tag Archives: obedience

JONAH

Posted on September 15, 2021 by oneta hayes

         Jonah was a contemporary prophet to Amos and Joel.  His message was to Ninevah, the capital of Assyria, before Assyria overran the Northern Kingdom of Israel.          Jonah is a straight through easy read book written as a narrative … Continue reading →

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WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH

Posted on April 17, 2021 by oneta hayes

I’m not going to try to give all the scriptures that support the importance of positive words. One example: Proverbs 18:21 says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” One does not need to be a Christian to know how healing and motivating … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, SEPT. 6, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by oneta hayes

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 oneta hayes

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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MY COAT STORY REVISITED

Posted on January 7, 2018 by oneta hayes

(Follow-up from yesterday, ‘Tween God and Me – Coat) “Oh, God will give back to you a much better coat,” said a friend steeped in the faith of a seed-planting “it will return to you 30, 60, or 100 percent” … Continue reading →

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WHY FORGIVE?

Posted on May 24, 2017 by oneta hayes

I’m swimming upstream today so I’ll hurry before I lose my gumption. Here goes: Lewis B. Smedes said, “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” This philosophy is highly promoted these days … Continue reading →

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YOUR SCARS, MY DISCIPLINE

Posted on April 3, 2016 by oneta hayes

I don’t need to see the scars for my doubts, Lord, as much as I do for my discipline.  I get so lax and lazy. Even then, You reach to me. I see the hands – I see the scars, … Continue reading →

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