“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is something that’s easy to claim when life is running smoothly – when the bills are paid and there’s a little money left over to stash away for a rainy day, or when you have no trouble at […]

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Most people are aware that we aren’t living in normal times. The criminal element in society seems to be taking over. When confronted by an officer of the law, they respond with violence, then cry foul when they are held responsible for their actions. Christians who have had even a brush with the study of […]

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“Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart” (Jeremiah 14:14). False prophets have always twisted God’s truth. God […]

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Happy New Year! Did you make any big sweeping resolutions last year? How many did you keep? It’s hard to change habits, but we keep trying. On January 1, it’s customary to take a harsh look at ourselves and see lots of room for improvement. The most popular resolution is to lose weight. Just a […]

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“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4).  When I was growing up, Thanksgiving was an important day. My grandmother cooked all of her special recipes (I still make them today), the best dinnerware was set on the table, cloth tablecloths were […]

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We all know that sometimes it isn’t easy to be thankful, but thankfulness shouldn’t depend upon our feelings about what’s happening at the moment. A child might live in a very loving family, but does that child truly feel thankful for a warm bed at night, or parents that set boundaries? That child is very […]

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Why is it that, today, many preachers seem to think they need a gimmick in order to draw people into their church? Every so often, I hear someone say that the younger generation is bored by the traditional teachings, so we need to have more modern music or a preacher who jumps around like a […]

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