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This past weekend, I drew encouragement from a message shared among believers. I took note of a comparison to Jeremiah's struggle and witness. It made any personal difficulty seem very small in comparison. 



Jeremiah 12:5 (NKJV)

" If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, Then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they…

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Introduction

This short composition was extracted from the book “ Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism” by Carl Medearis published by David C. Cook (June 1, 2011).  This short history was formulated by Carl as a part of the dialog he shares when he speaks at different universities.  One of Carl’s favorite things to do is to ask the students if they think that he can give the history of Christianity in twenty minutes or less.  Invariably,…

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Every now and then a song comes around that is a clear indication that the Holy Spirit is guiding the work of those that have surrendered their lives as an offering to our Lord Jesus Christ. As I listen to this song and as I review the lyrics, I see powerful written statements. The lyrics remind me of the wisdom that King Solomon shared with us in the inspired scripture of Proverbs. One point that is emphasized in the Casting Crowns song is that the path to destruction is a slow "step-by-step"… Continue

Material by Dr. Kent Hovind. For those that find themselves intersecting in conversations with "smart people", you may find this material quite good to cause them to rethink the basis for their world view.



The test of any theory is whether or not it provides answers to basic questions. Some well-meaning but misguided people think evolution is a reasonable theory to explain man’s questions about the universe. Evolution is not a good theory—it is just a pagan religion masquerading as… Continue

Here is a collection of verses that demonstrate God's plan to frustrate and confound those that consider themselves wise and intelligent. For their intelligence is man made and cannot be mixed with the wisdom of God. Man's attempt at explaining the world apart from God is an example of devolution as we have drifted further and further from the union we had with God in the Garden of Eden. That perfect union and glory in the presence of God is an unimaginable gift to those that accept… Continue

A Story of Frederick the Great

On one occasion Frederick the Great invited some notable people to his royal table, including his…

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For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.



— Hebrews 4:12





Temptation is definitely going to come your way and mine. When we know the Word of God, we can deflect the blows that come against us and strike out offensively.



For example, the devil will come to us when we have sinned and say, "You failed. There is no forgiveness for you."



So we pull our sword out of its sheath and say, "It is written… Continue

Romans 4 gives an excellent account of how we are saved. Not by works but by faith and it traces that relationship to Justification back to Abraham.



"Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered;



I have found this passage to have special meaning. We are so loved that we are forgiven in advance for our sins. That in fact is the the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as he took the… Continue

Has everyone seen the "Romans Road" collection?

1. Every human is a sinner - Romans 3:23
2. God’s penalty for sin is death - Romans 6:23
3. In His great love, God has made provision for the salvation of sinners - Romans 5:8
4. Each person must put his trust in God’s Son, Jesus Christ - Romans 10:9-10, 13…

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