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Been perfected

The popular old hymn written by Charlotte Elliot beckons us to come to God “Just as I am.” David Crowder captured the same sentiment in his popular song, “Come as You are.” This thought lovingly pierces our hearts because of truth, that truth is God wants us to come to him exactly as we are.…

They overcame him

Someone says a mean comment, or does something to harm another person, the question is always, “why?” There are people who will answer, “the devil made me do it.” Many of these times are friends or family members having fun with one another. However, I have also heard the phrase “the devil made me doContinue reading “They overcame him”

Animosity rages

Acts shares about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and all those gathered in the house. They go out into the streets; everyone shared the gospel, and all heard it. It goes onto share Peter’s first sermon leading to thousands coming to faith in Jesus. Other places in Acts record similar momentsContinue reading “Animosity rages”

ALL THEY HAD

Originally posted on Rural Revitalization Network:
The legendary NFL coach, Bill Parcels once said, “You are who your record says you are.” You might be coaching a very talented group of players, but if the team’s record says you have only won five games out of seventeen, then you have a non-playoff team. To be…

Topical treatment

Sports fans understand the power of belief. No matter what sports team you follow, except for Cleveland fans, as a new season approaches there is belief that this year’s team will be different, and that breathes hope. Often, this belief will holdout even when all indications suggest hope should be abandoned. Yet belief holds onContinue reading “Topical treatment”

Bubble busters

There is a two-sided coin to ministry. On one side you see lives transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. The joy of seeing a mom and dad in tears as a wayward child, they have so desperately have been praying for, surrenders to Christ. Seeing new people walk through the doors of the churchContinue reading “Bubble busters”

Game changers

Moses got in trouble with God, his punishment was not being allowed to enter the Promised land. As the time approached for the people to take possession, Moses goes to them with some words from the LORD. Those words can be found in the Old Testament book called Deuteronomy. The word “Deuteronomy” derived from aContinue reading “Game changers”

Words

Some situations are terrible. There are no other words, and even the word “terrible” seems to fail in conveying the intensity of the moment. Darkness has swelled to the point where it has blocked out the sky and all the sunlight, leaving you alone with nothing but grief and hurt. Food, friends, and even wordsContinue reading “Words”

Pick me

Commercials, they are either a mercy that brings joy during a lifeless ballgame or a supreme annoyance that disrupts dramatic moments, leaving us trapped in suspense. However, some ads are so good that they etch themselves into our brains. They hypnotize our minds so much that when we see certain colors or objects, hear sounds,Continue reading “Pick me”

Let the God of the redeemed say so

As a kid and teen, occasionally I found myself throwing hands. It was rarer, however, that these fights were in defense of myself. Most of my scuffles came in defense of my siblings and friends. There was one occasion where I would have done so, but God intervened. Our youth group had taken a tripContinue reading “Let the God of the redeemed say so”