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Fear and Respect

You can fear GOD. Or you can fear everything else. Solomon’s search for meaning led him to this conclusion: Fear GOD and keep His commandments for this is the whole of man. The word fear is translated from the Hebrew … Continue reading

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The Continental Divide

Teresa and I have had the privilege of visiting several states out West. There is nothing I’ve seen in life quite like visiting the Rocky Mountains. The song, America the Beautiful, was penned from the summit of Pikes Peak in … Continue reading

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The Heart

I have oft heard the expression “Well GOD knows my heart.” The thought usually means that sincerity is the crux of salvation. That if one’s heart is sincere GOD will save that person. Another expression is “I know in my … Continue reading

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Ransom

Imagine for a moment that one of your children is missing and you later get word that they are being held hostage. Perish the thought because that would be a nightmare for any parent to just think about. But imagine … Continue reading

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The Fear Factor

“Also they are afraid of height, and of terrors in the way;” This is found in the closing chapter of Ecclesiastes in a section of Scripture describing growing old. Verse 2 addresses the mental state, verses 3 and 4 are … Continue reading

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Concerns in these Anxious Times

Concerns in these Anxious Times Where are we headed? There are things that have happened in our country in the last few years that have caused us all a great deal of anxiety. I have prayed for many years for … Continue reading

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Growth

Winter has finally released its grip on us and the budding of new life is all around. Springtime is a time of renewal. I really like all 4 seasons but spring is an especially encouraging time. Renewal and recreation abounds. … Continue reading

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Foundations

When we built our present house several years ago I remember the heavy equipment excavating our basement and digging the foundations. Our home is built on a slopped lot. When the machinery was digging into the side of the slope … Continue reading

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I Declare Truth

I Declare Truth! I am not a fan of all situation comedies on television. As a matter of fact I watch very few of them. With the few that I have followed it has been my m. o. to get … Continue reading

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Texts, Contexts and Pretexts

Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!” Luke 24:25 NKJ I was recently asked about this verse by a sincere faithful member of the church. Her … Continue reading

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