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Our goal: Purification of the soul
In our complex society, we are constantly reminded through the ubiquitous presence of advertising that we “need so-and-so.”…
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Thanksgiving opportunities
I’d like to share with you why I think Thanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year.…
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‘Roots of endurance’
We will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. It is good to reflect back and recognize the sovereign hand…
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Stopping
Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your…
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The power of prayer
“Seek God’s help with patient perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except for those who bring a…
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Facing change
This is that glorious time of the year that reminds us in sweet colors that change is with…
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‘Drink it in’
As I am sure with many of you, I treasure the Psalms, especially the ones written by King…
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It is good
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a…
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Take time to smell the flowers
I don’t know about you, but I live in a hurry, and when I try to do things,…
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Conflicted about conflict?
“But (Jesus) turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me;…
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Charity: Key to healthy community life
Living the hustle and bustle of our daily life, we seldom stop to consider the source of the…
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Fly or bee?
In the last year-and-a-half society has changed. We have been living with a threat hanging over our heads.…
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Following Jesus’ way
Something that has truly puzzled me lately is how some people seem to think that if they are…
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Finding hope in a hard season
Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield…
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Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount
Then Jesus began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs…
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Striving with his guidance
The challenges that face us can sometimes bring thoughts of hopelessness. From personal difficulties to global warming, man…
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Olympics inspire us and give us hope
To be honest, I am a bit giddy about the Olympics. It is fun to watch the events,…
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Just rest a while
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to…
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Seek God’s kingdom now
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we…
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Finding lessons from the pandemic
Praise be to God, the horrors of coronavirus are passing behind us. With more than 50% of our…
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What is our identity in Christ?
As I write this, I have already preached my final sermon at the First Baptist Church of Dillwyn.…
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Catching glimpses of the Kingdom of God
Something beautiful happened the last Sunday afternoon of June at Farmville Presbyterian Church. “What a fellowship. What a…
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Consider the lilies
“And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither…
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Growing in love, joy and peace
Our bodies are spectacular gifts from the Lord. No wonder we marvel and smile as we hold a…
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Being born again is not our choice
In John 3, Nicodemus has come to Jesus for some answers. Nicodemus is a good Pharisee, a good…
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Thinking about funeral practices and traditions
As a pastor, I have had a share in a number of funerals. This is probably no surprise.…
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It is through God’s grace we have anything at all
“For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone. If we…