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WHO’S IN CHARGE?

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“Who’s in charge ’round here?” asked my friend and preaching colleague, Wilson Adams, on a recent facebook post.

Furthermore Wilson asked these rhetorical questions pertinent for all Bible Believers. Do you think it’s time we were reminded of the unparalleled and paramount authority God has over the world in which we live? Do you think its time to turn off the incessant talking heads on 24/7 news? Do you think it’s time to revisit history and learn…our God is ALIVE and sits on the Throne?” Continue reading

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4 Ways to Deal with Doubt

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Last week’s post, Don’t Let Doubt Sink Your Faith, prompted these 3 honest and sincere questions from a reader.

1) Are you saying that one can’t doubt their faith?

2) Are you saying that if we doubt that God won’t love someone who does?

3) Are you saying that if we doubt we are not people of faith? Continue reading

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Why The United States of America Is Not United

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Today is a significant day in history.

It was on this day 240 years ago that the Continental Congress formally changed the name of the new nation to be the “United States” of America. This resolution by Richard Henry Lee replaced the term “United Colonies,” which had been in general use, and was so declared on September 9, 1776.

The United States of America speaks to many ideas and ideals. States rights. Independence from tyranny. A Democratic Republic. A more perfect union. Domestic tranquility. The blessings of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Continue reading

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Fighting the Feeling of Futility

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The 17th century author and theologian, Thomas Fuller, lamented, “We are born crying, live complaining and die disappointed.”

“Youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, and old age a regret” opined the 19th century British statesman and Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli.

Noted for his wit, word play and short stories, William Syndey Porter, known by his pen name O’Henry quipped, “Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles.” Then he added, “With sniffles predominating.”

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Don’t Let Doubt Sink Your Faith

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G. Campbell Morgan was a British preacher, scholar and author of the latter 19th and early 20th century. He had already dedicated his life to ministry by age 19. However, he developed some doubts about the Bible.

Morgan relates the writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert Spencer). As he read their books and listened to debates, Morgan became more and more perplexed.

What did he do?  Continue reading

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Great Verses of the Bible: Matthew 15:19

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I recently came across a quote from East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux as he talked about the horrific killing of police officers in Baton Rouge earlier this month.

Remember that? Sadly, there have been so many acts of violence both around the world and in our own country, that we’ve pushed to the back page this terrible attack.

In response to a question regarding gun control the Sheriff made this important and pertinent observation. Continue reading

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GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: Romans 8:38-39

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David DeWitt tells a funny story about Chippie the parakeet. He was simply minding his own business and singing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was when things began to go horribly wrong for little Chippie. Continue reading

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Sunday Seed Thoughts: Freedom

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As we approach the day of celebration in the United States for our Independence, we give thanks for the freedom we enjoy that has blessed our lives in so many ways.

While we often reflect upon the personal, economic, and social aspects of freedom, let us ever grateful for the freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment to our U.S. Constitution. Continue reading

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GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: Psalm 118:24

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Jimmy Chapman tells a story about a preacher going for a meeting and staying in the house of a widow. He and his wife arrived late on Saturday before he was to preach on Sunday. Graciously, the lady had given up her master bedroom for her guests.

The next morning when the preacher awoke, he opened the curtains to a beautiful scene–gentle rolling hills in the distance and a beautiful green pasture in the valley below. Then he noticed these words in the corner of the window pane with a child-like writing scratched in the glass: “This is the day.” Continue reading

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Great Verses of the Bible: Psalm 46:1

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“My son, Micah died in 2012 from kidney disease and complications,” wrote Minnesota minister Michael Sechler. Obviously, as it would be for any parent, it was a devastating experience.

Michael captured both his feelings and his faith as he wrote these words in his journal. Continue reading

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