When I think about the 4th of July, I hear Ray Charles singing America The Beautiful as Smalls, Benny, Yeah-Yeah and the rest of the gang head out their front doors for that special evening
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Category: America
Patriotic Traditions
No matter which nation we pledge our allegiance to, in reality, we are “strangers and exiles on the earth.”
Read moreGrace Giver
Elizabeth Keckley was a slave in Missouri before the Civil War. Keckley’s greatest desire was purchasing freedom for herself and her son. Her owner told her that if she could raise $1,200, she could have
Read moreContinuing to Look With Hope to the Return of Christ and Our Model for How to Live Until Then
The Disciples Three Questions As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said: “When will this happen?” (This being, “Not one stone here (the temple)
Read moreJesus Hiding In Prayers for His Own (John 17:6-19)
The statement is true: Living in Christ is out of this world! Father, I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and
Read moreBeware of SHREWD Leaders Who Promise To Cancel Your Debt – Christ Alone Paid the Price For Your Sins
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager originated in a gathering with “sinners” and tax collectors. Later, in a private conversation with the disciples, Jesus seems to criticize the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law for
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Jesus’ prayer for God to be glorified (John 17:1-5) After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come.” Jesus understood his circumstances and understands ours. He does not panic. He
Read moreYou Had Me At “I’m Sorry.” – Jesus In Our Relations
7 Action Steps We Can Take To Bring Restoration To Relationships Perhaps you have heard of the “Ministry of Reconciliation,” but have you ever considered how the words of Jesus commands us to be restored
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Blessed are those who hunger for a pure heart. Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness. There must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed
Read moreThe Words of Jesus to the Cultural Christian
These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edge sword. I know where you live–where Satan rules. Yet you remain true to my name. You have not renounced your faith in me, even
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