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    Oh Lord my God

    O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
    Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
    I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
    Thy power throughout the universe displayed

    This poem How Great thou Art, was written by a sailor. Carl Gustaf Boberg as he walked through the country side along the Swedish coastline in 1885. That afternoon he was awestruck by the perfect beauty of what God had created.

    Have you ever been struck by the beauty and the majesty of Gods creation? Have you ever watched a sunrise or a sunset or starred at the stars at…

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    Kiss the Son and Betray Him or Kiss the Son and Revere Him
    Torches light the way through the Kidron Valley as soldiers and officers angrily approach Jesus of Nazareth. One of the chosen twelve steps from the group and greets his friend with a kiss (John 18:1-11). He approaches as one very familiar with Christ using the sign of brotherly love to identify his teacher to the authorities (I Cor. 16:20). How hypocritical of Judas: a demonstration of respect which will lead to murder. This is just another form of torture Christ has to endure although He knows the prophecy is going to be fulfilled (Prov. 27:6 & Psa. 41:9). The follower's…
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    Giving Evidence as a Witness for Christ
    "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
    Romans 12:2

    As a follow up to Brother Chumbley's series of lessons on evidences, I'd like to point out one more witness of testimony that is a powerful tool in leading others to Christ…ourselves. A strong, convicted Christian gets the attention of the outside world through their godly conduct. If we yield the fruits of the spirit in our daily lives (love,…

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    Where is Your Garden?
    "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses:
    And the voice I hear, falling on my ear: the Son of God is calling"
    (In the Garden)

    Recently I listened to this old hymn by C. Austin Miles with fresh ears. As a child, my mood would turn gray and my heart would fill with sadness when singing this song. Perhaps I associated the tune with funerals for members at our small country congregation or maybe it was because we sang it slowly, with emphasis on the fermatas (held notes). Today…

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    Thank You for the Flowers
    "Please God — grant me calm and peace.
    I know you are listening.
    I know you love me and care for me.
    Help me have a positive attitude and
    Serve as an example for others."

    While dealing with a health issue and receiving a disappointing, yet non-life-threating report, I prayed this prayer. The morning after returning home from the hospital I retreated to my safe place, the back porch. Directly in my line of sight, standing tall and perfect, were Pink Ladies. Full-bloom and a soft pink, the only color among all the greenery…

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    Modesty is More Than Dress
    "Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness." (1 Timothy 2:9-10, NAS95)

    "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works." (1 Timothy 2:9-10, KJV)

    In this verse the discussion of what you "put on" is a demonstration of…

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    Practice Makes Us More Perfect

    Practice Makes Us More Perfect There are very few areas of expertise achieved by men apart from diligent study and practice. Olympic athletes and other individuals considered to be at the peak of physical human ability are not born that … Read More

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    Divine Antidotes
    For all the negative things we have to say, God has a positive for it.

    It's impossible
    All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

    I'm too tired
    I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

    Nobody really loves me
    I love you (John 3:16 & 13: 34)

    I can't go on
    My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)

    I can't figure things out
    I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3: 5 – 6)

    I'm not able
    I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

    It's not…