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BEFORE GOD SPOKE…

(The Story of Jesus) How many of us would do the “right thing” before being told? How “grown up” are we? How noble, full of integrity are we? Do we even have to think about it first or is “doing … Continue reading

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MY GRANDMA…THE MODEL!

Yes, my Grandma Lacquement was a model, but not in the sense of parading down a fashion ramp in New York City with the latest style in clothing. She wore the spiritual clothing of compassion, gentleness, love, kindness, strength and … Continue reading

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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO GIVE IN OR GIVE UP!

Pastor John longs to have a “heart to heart” talk with his congregations in person. His love for Jesus as Christ and his love for the people keeps him focused on the bottom line. Jesus is Lord and his teaching … Continue reading

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A PASTOR’S LOVE

As I read the opening of Pastor John’s second letter to his churches, I am stopped by the first words of love for his people God has put in his care. “My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in … Continue reading

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HELD FIRM!

In a game of tag, holding is not allowed. In football, holding is not allowed. You tag and run to keep from being tagged. In football, you tackle and defeat…all without holding your opponent to make the play, especially the … Continue reading

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CAN YOU HEAR ME? CAN YOU HEAR ME, NOW? YES!

There was a commercial from a cell phone company a few years back..before iphones!…with a question that became very popular. “Can you hear me?” Then the phone user would move to various locations and ask, again, “Can you hear me, … Continue reading

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GOD’S REALITY VS. WORLD’S REALITY

Reality shows are, well, not reality. There I said it out loud and just now wrote it down for all to read. John, Jesus’ “beloved disciple”, as he calls himself, explains the difference in God’s Reality and the world’s. “My … Continue reading

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REJOICE…THE LIGHT HAS COME!

On this Sunday morning, after the rain, let’s us rejoice! Peter tells us, in God’s Word through him, of this Light of lights that cleanses and refreshes our souls! “This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and … Continue reading

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THE SPLASH…EVERYONE GETS WET!

We are at the pool on a hot day. It is a scene that repeats itself when there is water, a hot day and rambunctious kids who want to get wet in the quickest way possible. They make a running, … Continue reading

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GOD SAYS, “YOU CAN BE SURE”!

GOD’S CHARACTER WITHIN ABRAM IS SHOWN:War breaks out all around Lot. Lot, his family and all he owns is taken as prisoners of war. Abram comes to his rescue, even chasing the enemy back and regaining possession of all the … Continue reading

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