Tag Archives: sin

THE CHECK THAT MATTERS

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

I’ve been listening to William Cowper’s hymn from the mid 1700s, “O for a Closer Walk with God.” Third verse  is not something we want to sing. “Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins … Continue reading →

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LITTLE SERPENTS DRAG ME DOWN

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

“There it is.  The apple tree.  I’m dragged to despair again.” Ever since the day she had fallen into the trap of Satan, the serpents nestled in her head; she was numb with regret.  “Doesn’t it look beautiful?” was the … Continue reading →

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U-TURN OR DISASTER

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

  Look with me at the CONDITION of prophets and priests before judgment came to Judah. God speaking through Jeremiah (6:14) “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace’ they say, and there … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 4)

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

  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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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 3)

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

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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WHAT’S THE PRICE? (Part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

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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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 1)

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

    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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SHOULD A CHRISTIAN FEEL GUILT?

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

Is a Christian to feel guilt when he sins? Some say “No” pointing out the scripture that says the devil is our accuser (Rev. 12:10) and Rom 8:1 which says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are … Continue reading →

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be holy

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Do you find it hard to “look like Jesus?”  Perhaps you have never met Jehovah-M’Kaddish, the God who sanctifies you.  You really do not have to work alone to clean up your messes and quit making more. Jesus lived the … Continue reading →

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HOW SIN AFFECTS ME

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

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 →

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