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The Corruption of the Reformation
If we would be true to the Lord and to the Reformation heritage we embrace, we must take a strong stand against any ecumenical movement that is willing to compromise the biblical gospel for unity with Roman Catholicism. Rome claims that the sola fide teaching of the Reformation rejected all works of holiness and the […]
Count It All Joy
January 9, 2011
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My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 As I was preparing last night for this morning’s Scripture posting on facebook, I sat […]
Do Not Be Anxious for Anything
January 7, 2011
As many Christians are going through difficult economic times these days, perhaps some reading this blog, I want to encourage you with the words of Jesus. God will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6), He is sovereign over our lives and our circumstances (Romans 8:28), He is our peace that passes all understanding […]
14 Reasons to Hope for Christ’s Return in 2011
January 3, 2011
1. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. – 1 Corinthians 13:12 2. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we […]
THIS IS WAR!
December 14, 2010
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You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. – 2 Timothy 2:3-4 When you think of soldiers, what are the first things that come to mind? […]
What’s on Your iPod?
December 8, 2010
Music is perhaps the most ingrained form of entertainment in our society. From the moment we entered the world, lullabies were whispered into our ears to sooth us and help us go to sleep. We use music to help us learn, to help us think, to motivate us, to energize us, to calm us, to […]
What I’m Thankful For
November 25, 2010
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I am thankful to my God and Savior Jesus Christ for pulling me out of the flames of hell, who granted me eternal life according to His own good purposes, […]
I Hate Green Beans
November 3, 2010
By Justin Edwards I don’t really hate green beans, but I sure don’t like them. Have you ever considered the times you actually use the word “hate”? It’s a word that is commonly trivialized to show one’s dislike for something, yet how often do we truly hate the object of our disfavor? Webster defines hate […]
Be Comforted, My Brethren
November 1, 2010
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By Justin Edwards It’s been about 5 weeks since I began a series titled The Coming of the Lord that was to be based on a sermon series from my pastor, Loran Livingston, on 1 Thessalonians 1-5. As the messages on chapters 3 and 4 were not necessarily on the coming of the Lord as […]
Set Your Mind On Things Above
October 23, 2010
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On petitioning God to help him heed to the calling of Colossians 3:1-4, which says, If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, […]
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January 22, 2011
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