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How can this book help you in your spiritual growth? Here’s what one pastor-missionary says: “John’s approach is clear, simple and...
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Dec 30, 2018
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New Year e book giveaway
In case you missed it, the kindle (e book) version of Cover to Cover:through the Bible in 365 days will again be available for free on...
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Dec 26, 2018
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Christmas e book giveaway
If you have ever tried reading through the entire Bible and wondered how it applies to your life, I have a free book for you for a...
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Dec 15, 2018
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Learning to Relish Isaiah
Isaiah challenges us, but we can learn to relish this prophecy. Here’s why and how to glean much from the prophet Jesus quoted...
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Jul 26, 2018
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Learning Contentment; Awaiting Glory
Our readings this week show that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy us. But there is One who does fill our souls....
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Jun 28, 2018
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Good Lessons from Bad Kingdoms
Ever wonder why we read about the failed kings of Israel and Judah? Are there good lessons from bad kingdoms? Yes, indeed! Read on and...
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Jun 19, 2018
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The Joy of Being in Christ
It is hard to exaggerate all the joy of life in Christ. Do you know what it means to be in Him?  This theme runs through Paul’s letters....
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Jun 11, 2018
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Reflections on Reading Poetry and Proverbs
Slow driving; slow reading Mary and I recently took a drive through a scenic part of our rural Virginia county on a beautiful late Spring...
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Jun 7, 2018
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 David as King—Lessons for Life
The Bible gives us a rather in depth look at the life of David. We are fortunate in this because there are many great lessons to learn...
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May 28, 2018
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Emotions and the Imago Dei
Our emotions can be troublesome leading us down paths we later regret, but should we attempt to escape them? Or can they be redeemed by...
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May 22, 2018
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Time Out
I hope you were able to complete our scheduled reading for last week in 1 Samuel 21-31 and Psalms 16-30. I apologize for not writing a...
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May 14, 2018
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God’s Providence in an Historic Moment
Many ask why certain occurrences happen. The Bible doesn’t answer all our questions, but it does teach us what we need to know–that God...
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May 8, 2018
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