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jacarroll71
Dec 30, 2018
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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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jacarroll71
Sep 1, 2018
Second Edition of Cover to Cover is now available
I am happy to announce that Cover to Cover: through the Bible in 365 Days (Second Edition) is now available here on Amazon Q. Why a...
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jacarroll71
Jul 4, 2018
When Kingdoms Fall
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?...
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jacarroll71
May 28, 2018
 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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jacarroll71
May 22, 2018
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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jacarroll71
May 8, 2018
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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jacarroll71
May 1, 2018
Handling Spiritual Infants
The Apostle Paul exemplified the patience and grace of God in dealing with spiritual infants. Here are three ways we can be like him in...
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jacarroll71
Apr 10, 2018
The Son of Man and Why He Came
There are four gospels in our Bibles. Do you know what is unique about the Gospel of Mark? Read on to find out how Mark gives a special...
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jacarroll71
Mar 26, 2018
Preparing for a Big Transition
The Israelites are about to experience the first major national transition in forty years. Almost everything is going to change....
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jacarroll71
Mar 19, 2018
A Letter I Can’t Read
Yes, my first grade teacher did a good job of teaching me to read using phonetics. I can read, but this week I found something I could...
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jacarroll71
Mar 5, 2018
A Man Transformed; an Example to Imitate
In Acts we see the power of Christ to change lives. One such man—a worthy example to us–considered his life expendable in the service of...
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jacarroll71
Feb 12, 2018
Reflections on Hebrews and James
The New Testament teaches us how to read the Old. Hebrews and James are rich in instructions that open up the purpose and meaning of the...
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