Category Archives: General

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Church membership: Reasons to (or not to become) a member.

Originally posted on A Twisted Crown of Thorns ®:
Nine Marks has an interesting article on why you should become a church member and even when you have an excuse for not joining one church you must look for another and…

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Nothing is truly free — including salvation

Originally posted on Before It Hits the Press…:
Free. We love to hear the word, but it may be one of the most misused words in the English language. We get offers for “free” stuff all the time, but are…

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QUOTE (Horatius Bonar) – July 31

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“It is not opinions that man needs: it is TRUTH. It is not theology; it is God. It is not religion: it is Christ. It is not literature and science; but the knowledge of…

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Seek Excellence For Your God

Hugh of St. Victor (ca. 1096-1141) “It is bad to pursue something good negligently; it is worse to expend many labors on an empty thing.” I am dismayed at the ways many Christians and particularly many Christian Teachers and Pastors … Continue reading →

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What Kind Of Christian Are You?

Christians are – according to the Scripture – people who have been “born again” through the power of God. They have received Christ as both Lord and Savior, and, according to the Scripture: John 1:12-13 …. as many as received him, … Continue reading →

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I and my Brother in Christ Jim Haney singing

for Riverview Baptist Church (798 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN)

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The Household Of Faith

Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.  In the life of a Pastor his day begins with prayer. Prayer for the Church that … Continue reading →

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Good Feeling Merry Gentlemen!

I opened up Facebook today to see a rant from one of my “friends” about Christmas. In all CAPITAL LETTERS she told the world – myself included – that she’s “not feeling” Christmas. There’s a lot of people “not feeling” … Continue reading →

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A New Day ~

Originally posted on CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann:
Restore my soul Lord, each and every day establish my paths along the way. Rebuild my life Lord, every morning anew determine my course so as I may follow you. Repair my…

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The Temptation To Lower Yourself

Lord, give me a wise and understanding mind, 1 Kings 3:9 that wisdom which in all cases helps one to succeed; Ecclesiastes 10:10 that wisdom of the prudent which is to discern his way. Proverbs 14:8 This I pray, that my love may abound more … Continue reading →

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