Tag: 2023
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Children & Parents
The Christian Home, Part 2 Introduction The Christian Home continues as roles slightly change, for the husband and wife, when children are brought into the fold. God has some specific things to say to both the children and the parents in verses 20 and 21. Although Paul addresses the children first, for the sake of…
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The Giving of Thanks
Introduction Next Thursday we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving here in America. A time for family and friends to gather together and eat a hearty meal. Most people may not even know the significance of it as, to them, it’s just another day off from work or school and it’s the holiday which leads to…
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Wives & Husbands
The Christian Home, Part 1 Introduction The Christian Home begins with the Husband-Wife dynamic. Going all the way back to the Garden of Eden. Moses writes, And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” …And Adam said: “This is now…
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Room for Improvement
Introduction A few years ago, one the men of the congregation preached a lesson which was solid from start to finish. After services, I complimented him on his lesson, his wife was also present. Then I was about to suggest a couple ideas on how to improve his lesson when his wife chimed in, “Why…
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The Christian Home
Series Introduction Introduction Having looked at God’s word for the last few weeks, as an overview of the bible itself, we’ll look deeper in the scriptures in this new 3-part series. Some say that the bible is outdated, being over 2000 years old, and yet it still has the necessities of day-to-day living contained within…
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Are you on God’s Side?
Introduction This is a very simple question and those who call themselves Christians will state that they are on God’s side. But are they really? If it became a life-or-death situation, would they still claim to be on God’s side? I’ll Die for Jesus! How often have you heard people make this statement? Living their…
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Those Words in Red
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 9 Introduction Many people own a copy of the bible in which it is stated that the Words of Christ are printed in red. Before I go any further, I am not taking sides in this idea. I believe that this is an excellent tool for the Christian who…
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Silence is Golden…Not a Green Light!
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 8 Introduction The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Everything that man needs…
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The Brevity of the Scriptures
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 7 Introduction “Okay kids, it’s time for bible study!” “Groan. The bible is too big” “It takes forever to get through it.” Does this sound familiar in your household? I’ll agree that some parts of scripture seem tedious; Leviticus springs instantly to mind. However, when you get right down…
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The Bible is Enough
Introduction In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 the apostle Paul wrote, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. If Christians believe this statement; that it’s from God Himself, then…
The Christian Caravan 