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jacarroll71
Nov 14, 2017
Holy Judge or Cosmic Cupcake?
Modern Man often misrepresents God as being all love and forgiveness, but, beware, for the Bible reveals a holy Judge who hates the sin...
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jacarroll71
Sep 6, 2017
Choose your Preacher
The character of a man or woman is revealed in their response to wise instruction. The wise listen to wisdom and act. Fools choose...
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jacarroll71
Sep 2, 2017
The Importance of Seeking Wisdom
Wisdom and understanding which leads to the true knowledge of God and a proper fear of the Lord are keys to a blessed life. But can we...
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jacarroll71
Jun 25, 2017
The Danger of Forsaking the Fear of the Almighty
When people lose their reverent fear of God, they are capable of all manner of atrocities toward other human beings made in His image....
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jacarroll71
Jun 16, 2017
Emotional Engagement
The life of faith is not a cold, intellectual exercise. Â The presence of God manifested by His mighty works brings deep emotional...
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jacarroll71
Apr 9, 2017
Fear: when is it good and when it is not?
Fear may be good or bad depending on the cause of that fear. Jesus explains the difference for all who are His disciples. Today’s Reading...
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jacarroll71
Mar 20, 2017
Fear: is it good or bad?
Fear.  Is it good or bad?  It depends.  Fear can bring wisdom and or it can debilitate.  Learn the difference in today’s reading. Today’s...
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jacarroll71
Feb 26, 2017
The Fearsome Presence of God
God teaches His people repeatedly that He is both fearsome and trustworthy. Will we ever learn that though awesome He is for us who know...
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jacarroll71
Jan 24, 2017
Heart Responses to God
Today’s reading Exodus 7-8; Matthew 17 Selected Verses But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also, and did not let the people go....
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jacarroll71
Jan 13, 2017
Fearful Followers Reassured
Today’s reading Genesis 31-32; Matthew 10:24-42 Selected verses Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed. He divided the people who...
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jacarroll71
Oct 27, 2016
Fear and Confidence
Today’s reading: Luke 11:37-13:9 My selection: “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing...
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jacarroll71
Jun 21, 2016
The View from a Hearse
Have you ever seen the view from a hearse? Have you thought of how you might view life after you have departed from this one? One of my...
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