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Devotional: ‘The road to Gaza’
In the first 4 chapters of Acts, we see the early church growing by the thousands. This rapid ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘Power of the Holy Spirit’
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost. Just before Jesus was taken up into heaven, 40 days after His resurrection, ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘Afterlife’
I have officiated or attended many funerals over the course of my 58 years. Most people speak with ... Read more
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Devotional: Are you ready for death?
Facing death is daunting. Most people go through life trying not to think about it, and fewer speak ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘Grace and justice’
One of the biggest takeaways from the great tribulation described in Revelation, chapters 6-18, is the reality of ... Read more
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Devotional: James 3 proves that talk is cheap
You may have heard it said, “talk is cheap”. According to James 3, the tongue is very powerful ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘Shabbat Shalom’
Happy New Year to each of you! Since Genesis 12, when God called Abraham to follow Him to ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘Healing for the holidays’
Christmas continues to be one of the greatest celebrations of the year. The story of the miraculous birth ... Read more
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Devotional: A grateful heart
It was great to see Thanksgiving celebrations happening around Farmville last week. I am thankful to God for ... Read more
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Devotional: The Unveiling
The book of Revelation is perhaps the most overlooked gem of the New Testament. The Greek translation of ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘The unsung hero’
Philippians 4:13 is a verse often placed on posters with a photo of someone performing a sporting event. ... Read more
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Devotional: Remember, peace is a person
Anxiety is on the rise, even among youth and children. The word anxiety means to be troubled with ... Read more
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Devotional: Sound of freedom
July is considered by many, the heart of the Summer. The freedoms that are celebrated this time of ... Read more
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Devotional: As much as it depends on us, let’s live in peace
Maintaining good healthy relationships among one another can prove to be difficult. We all have quirks or have ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘The House: Your Life’
Many of us have grown up hearing the Biblical story of a house built on the rock, versus ... Read more
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Devotional: Remember the promise
What a special weekend this past weekend was! Good Friday was a day to reflect on the substitutional ... Read more
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Devotional: The last stop
The greatest event in human history, with the greatest impact on humanity, is undoubtedly the substitutional death of ... Read more
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Devotional — Hope for you
Do you feel lost in the dust of other people’s success? Someone else got the job you applied ... Read more
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Devotional — Light in a dark world
There are so many wonderful stories surrounding the birth of our Lord, the life and ministry of John ... Read more
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Devotional — ‘One more year’
In the final months of Jesus’ earthly ministry, as He was leaving the Galilean area and heading towards ... Read more
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Devotional — Relationship or Religion?
Today, let’s start this devotional with a few questions. Do you have an active relationship with Jesus or ... Read more
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Devotional — ‘Surviving the Storm’
Jesus tells a parable in Luke 6:46-49 concerning the building of a house on the sand versus the ... Read more
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Devotional — ‘Bow down’ and be willing to surrender to the Lord
In the days when the judges ruled over Israel, from 1400-1100 BC, many people just did what seemed ... Read more
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Devotional: ‘A different path’
Nearly 27 years ago, the Lord used some encouragement from dear friends to cause my wife Sherri and ... Read more
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Devotional — ‘When Dark Clouds Gather’
For several weeks this Spring, the dark, rain filled clouds have created a somber atmosphere around us. The ... Read more
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‘New life in Christ Jesus’
Life changes as time goes by. Life starts at conception, and for those who make it safely from ... Read more