Lifestyles
Worship in gladness
Psalm 100: 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with ... Read more
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Lifestyles
What does your heart look like?
With Halloween behind us my question is: Who is still wearing a costume? Who is still wearing a ... Read more
Lifestyles
Like father, like son
I share this because of relevance to today’s devotion. My father passed away on Aug. 20 of this ... Read more
Lifestyles
The race of life
For those who have not accepted Christ, they have not even entered the race. For those who have ... Read more
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THE WORD: Finding peace and hope for the future
In the past two months I have witnessed several situations and encounters that cause me to think that ... Read more
Lifestyles
THE WORD: Let every day be a celebration
I don’t particularly like holidays. I think it’s great that we have a brief time of remembrance or ... Read more
Lifestyles
THE WORD: Show grace, mercy, respect
This could very well be my last devotional for The Farmville Herald (or anywhere). Now that I have ... Read more
Lifestyles
THE WORD: Share the word
I overheard a discussion between two people. Person 1: “You left the door unlocked.” Person 2: “No I ... Read more
Lifestyles
THE WORD: A moment in time
As this is being read just days before Easter Sunday (Thursday the 18th online, Friday the 19th in ... Read more
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THE WORD: Trust and obey
The Greek philosopher and scholar Socrates was quoted as saying, “I am the wisest man alive, for I ... Read more
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THE WORD: A people of faith
I like diversity. Some people don’t. Some people like uniformity. That’s what makes us diverse, different, unique. We ... Read more
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Positive results require action
For many folks the 8 weeks between Oct. 31 and Dec. 25 is a bliss of events, indulgences ... Read more
Lifestyles
THE WORD: Shout out joy to the nations
I had the opportunity to preach on this passage at the Nov. 20 Cumberland Community Thanksgiving Service in ... Read more
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THE WORD: We are not perfect people
I sometimes say the wrong thing and sometimes I say the right thing, but in the wrong way. ... Read more
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Asking the right question
Matthew 7 Verses 7-8 state the following: 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and ... Read more
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THE WORD: Growing by steps
Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people ... Read more
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THE WORD: Christian faith united
There is often a myth that it is only sometimes proven true regarding different denominations “competing” for members. ... Read more
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THE WORD: Religious freedoms
Coming off this past Independence Day celebration I cannot determine if I am saddened and disillusioned or hopeful ... Read more
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THE WORD: Accepting the invitation
Luke Chapter 14 verses 15-24 gives us the parable of the Great Banquet wherein we find the host ... Read more
Columns
THE WORD: Having everything you need
Recently I was honored to be involved with the funeral services of a very fine lady who had ... Read more
Columns
THE WORD: The mission is to make disciples
I recently became engaged in a spirited discussion regarding missions. The idea that we are to go into all ... Read more
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THE WORD: Empty cross worth celebrating
If my guess is right, you should be reading this right on or around Good Friday. The date ... Read more
Columns
THE WORD: Sin: The root of hate
I was recently preaching a sermon on loving your brother and sister and how we can’t say we ... Read more
Columns
THE WORD: Love is a choice
1 Corinthians 16:14 is a short verse that simply says the following: “Let all that you do be ... Read more
Columns
Trust in the Gospel
Sometimes it’s easier than we think. Sometimes we just make it harder than it actually is. What am ... Read more
Columns
Each day is a new opportunity
So we are now into 2018 and I’m wondering at this point if it looks any different to ... Read more
Columns
Christmas satisfaction
I was recently reading Facebook posts and Twitter remarks regarding what people are thankful for and the greatest ... Read more