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Robin Williams, a comedian and actor, died this week. I have enjoyed Williams in TV shows and movies. Williams won two Emmy awards and five Grammy awards and set records for the most-viewed comedy show on TV and the highest grossing comedy tour. He seemed to have a lot to live for, but on August more »
Today I will preach at my father’s anniversary for about the tenth time. I have particularly enjoyed this time of year for the past few years. Very shortly we will celebrate my father’s many years of service to one particular body. I enjoy observing and listening to him and others recount wonderful memories. It blesses me to be more »
When I first met my wife she was deathly afraid of spiders. Upon the sight of a spider, she would scream and say, “Come and get this thing!” In most cases, she would leave the area until the spider was killed and removed. A few days ago I witnessed one of the most interesting things more »
We planted shrubs in the front of my house this week. After planting, we looked at our work proudly for a while and then commented on how small the plants are and how much smaller they look after being planted than they looked in the pots. Isn’t that just like our experience building man and more »
This week we celebrate the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Before he won a Nobel Peace Prize and led a world-changing movement for civil rights, Dr. King said to his congregation at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 1, 1956: “There is no better way to begin this year more »
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. Psalm 18:16–17 “He delivered me from my strong enemy.” Oh, how you and I need a personal, vital relationship with God! more »
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. Philippians 1:4 This is a remarkable expression when we consider where Paul was when he wrote this passage. He was over in Rome in prison! A personal relationship with Christ brings joy to every believer’s life regardless of his/her circumstances. Despite that truth, we expect to more »
And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? Mark 14:18–19 All of the disciples knew they more »
Psalm 94:16-19 (MSG) Who stood up for me against the wicked? Who took my side against evil workers? If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,” your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, more »
Notice something wonderful about Matthew 1:23. “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” It looks as if there is a problem here. Can you tell me where Jesus was ever called Emmanuel? No, He is more »
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