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in bondage free. There is great Joy in sharing your
love of Christ.
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"God At Work" [January, 2008]
God is an amazing God. He is awesome in His working
in our lives. Dr. Blackaby in his Study Bible says; "God's
call on a life is specific, extensive, thorough, and eternal. A
life set apart by God cannot remain the same. Moreover,
when we respond to God's call, the Kingdom of God will
not remain the same." A good
example of this truth is the life of Abraham, the friend
of God. God touched Abraham...
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"Call To Prayer: 10 Days to
Pentecost" [April, 2005] Pentecost was
the single most powerful event in the birthing of the
Christian Church. The challenge of Jesus to His followers
prior to Pentecost was to wait in Jerusalem and pray
(Acts 1:4-5) for the promised Holy Spirit from God the
Father. "Before the first Pentecost, believers gathered
for ten days of united, Christ-focused prayer. Filled
with the same hope of God fulfilling His promises
for all the earth, millions of Christians will be uniting
in prayer for ten days, May 6-15, 2005. To focus and unite
prayers for our world."
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"The Purpose of the Cross"
[March, 2005]In a few weeks, we will once again
focus specifically on the death of Jesus Christ on the cross
and then His resurrection. Like Christmas, the Easter focus
comes back to a central theme. The theme is: Jesus' death
and resurrection provide for our salvation and the forgiveness
of our sin. The power of His sacrifice on the cross is so
important to our faith. Jesus was God’s final sacrifice
for the atonement of our sin. God has no other plan whereby
you and I may be saved. May I encourage you to seek Jesus
with all your heart and be totally committed to Him? Have
you asked for His forgiveness of your own sin?
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"Stewardship? Does This Mean
I Should Be Giving?" [February, 2005] Stewardship,
as found in the scriptures, focused on the watchful care
of some thing or money. One passage focused on the three
different men who were given talents (money)-10 talents
to one, 5 talents to another and 1 talent to the third man
(Matt. 25:15). The lesson focused on how well these men
handled their responsibility of the master’s money.
Another passage, (LK 16:2) presents a case of how to be
responsible, and the promise if you are faithful over small
things God will grant you greater things. 1 Peter 4:10 presents
a case for stewardship with God's grace.
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"The Old and the New"
[January, 2005] We come to the close of another year, and
we look back at the things that have been part of the days.
Some we may regret, because we failed to match God’s
promise with the circumstances we faced. We may regret some
word spoken hastily; a word that, if given more thought,
would not have been spoken. Maybe, there were times when
we took the easy way instead of the way that was more difficult,
but it did not bring the joy and blessing the harder way
would have given us.
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"All This Attention On A Baby"
[December, 2004] As we think of the upcoming Christmas celebration,
we are confronted again with a lot of focus on a little
baby. For people who do not know this baby, they may not
be too impressed. When some think of this celebration that
has occurred for thousands of years, they may think Christians
are a bit obsessive or possessive. By the way, what do you
think of this little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and
placed in a manger? I know...
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"Grace" [November,
2004] As we consider the English language we know that many
words have various meanings. Because of this, words we use
can convey many different types of messages or a very specific
message. Depending on the context or setting the word is
used in, we could have a meaning that is direct in identifying
something very important to us; it may capture our attention
because of its meaning and use. “Grace” is one
of the words that is used for many things. What is the meaning
of “grace”, to you? What is God's grace? What
does this mean to you?
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"God's Powerful Word"
[October, 2004] Have you ever just paused to think of how
powerful the Word of God really is? Have you ever stopped
long enough to realize that the reading of His Word, the
preaching of His Word and the simple sharing of the scripture
has changed many people? Do you know that there was a time
in church history that corrupt priests and preachers were
not willing to allow the people to really "know"
Gods Word. People could not have a copy of the Bible like
we...
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"A New Season"
[September, 2004] September is one of my favorite months.
It starts a season of change for fall and winter. The weather
starts to be a bit cooler and the trees start to change
color. Soon there will be some different festivals that
tend to have come from harvest time celebrations. Now is
the beginning of the time for farmers to gather a harvest
after all the earlier hard work has long been done.
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"Summer's Coooooooooooool "
[July & August, 2004] Here we are, just beginning the
summer season. What fond memories I have of how cool summer
was. Remember when we waited for school to get out. Remember
how often we got to do things like fish all day, camp out
any night , play ball for hours, ride that bicycle everywhere
and pick empty pop bottles up along the way to exchange
for a coke, candy bar and a pack of baseball cards. Summer
is cool. With our horses...
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"Mission: VBS "
[June 2004] As we take off in these beginning days of June
here at Zelie Naz, we are going to embark upon a very special
mission. That Mission is VBS! Our space station will enroll
the likes of boys and girls of various ages. Their backgrounds
will be diverse. Some may appear to come from another world.
(pun intended) The reality is some will come from a different
world than you may be used to. Some may come from, as Paul
stated, "the former life-form you...
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"Will You Wait Until Revival
Comes?" [May, 2004] - I cannot think of a
better way to enter a new church year! Waiting on the Lord
until Revival comes. We have spent the last twelve weeks
in prayer on Wednesdays, in a home and with the men’s
and ladies' groups. We have had people praying for specific
things and hopefully in some groups. Prayer is a very necessary
ingredient to God working to renew and revive His people.
I am reminded of Nehemiah sitting before the ruins of Jerusalem.
Waiting for God to direct him for a revival...
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"A Celebration Of Ministry"
[April, 2004] - Ministry is our act of service
to our family; work associates; fellow students; and contacts
we make in our community when at the library, getting gas,
groceries or any other place we come in contact with people.
These areas of ministry are personal first, but then these
extended contacts should become a part of the church.
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"Love, Sweet Love" [February,
2004] - What a theme for the month of February. Depending
on who you are or what you forget, the theme may be “Love
Sweet Love” or “Groundhog Day”. It is
amazing that in our culture the focus is on Love. The messages
sent to our sweethearts are of love. Gifts promote a message
of love. Songs reflect the hope of love. Acts of kindness
reveal a hint of love. Yet the reality is people are starving
for love. Why the starvation you ask?
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"A New Place To Start" [January,
2004] - After spending this past year in transition in many
ways I am glad to have a new place to start this year. I
have a challenge for you: join with me in using 2004 as
a place to start fresh in the life of our church. I am excited
as we begin to focus on the vision the church board and
you have developed. This month I have challenged the board
to begin to focus and gain vision for the Sunday School.
Join us in prayer...
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"Well We Might As Well Face It:
He Ain't Coming This Year!" A Sad End To The
Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. [December 2003] - Growing
up in our household as a kid was the most wonderful time.
My father did so much to make Christmas fun—and produced
so many memories for us. The radio filled our house with
Christmas carols and the sound of KDKA in the morning as
the collection for Children’s Hospital took place.
Our yard was decorated with lights, Santa and reindeer...
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"Gratitude Is an Attitude"
[November 2003] - Perhaps you remember the story about the
time Jesus met up with ten men who had the disease of leprosy.
They all asked for his mercy and pity (asking to be healed).
Jesus honored their request by requesting they go to the
priests and on their way they were all healed. What might
your request be today? The Lord may be willing to grant
it. ASK HIM!
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"Who Is That Behind the Mask?"
[October 2003] - Soon the end of the month will come and
many will participate in Halloween. I am not sure what all
of your feelings are on the subject, and I wish not to be
offensive. My desire is to draw from the time and write
an appropriate article that can encourage the Christian
to share Christ’s love. So, who is behind your mask?
Ponder the question a while.
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"Preparing for the Harvest"
[September, 2003] - Fall is my favorite time of the year.
The nights are cooler, the mornings are brisk and the air
is fresh. September always seems to take me back to my enjoyable
childhood days on the farm. September was the beginning
of preparing for the ...
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