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But God: A Personal Testimony – Part 1 (Chinese/English)

My Testimony – Keith Hobkirk 我的见证 – 基思·霍布科克 “But God”… a story of Amazing Grace 然而神”…… 一个奇异恩典的故事 Ephesians 2:1-10-And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the ...

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Waiting: A Lesson From A Sheep Dog

Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. Ruby’s large chocolate brown eyes were fixed lovingly on her master and companion, Ben. Their decade or more friendship had matured into a relationship of deep trust and affection. Ruby sat alert, ...

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Who Controls Your Mind?

Gain Control of your Thoughts

Where is your mind? Have you ever been caught mind-wandering? Have you ever listened to someone giving you essential information but missed it because your mind was elsewhere? Have you ever been troubled by a sad or tragic event and couldn’t control your hopeless and despondent thoughts? Have you ever ...

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Chatters-How Do We Handle Them?

I was running late for a very important appointment; time was of the essence. As I got to my destination I ran into an old acquaintance, who as I seemed to recall loved to “chatter.” “Hey, there you are! Haven’t seen you in years! What’s happening? Well, I have a ...

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Lifted Up And Proclaimed Loudly

The pulpit more often than not sits in the front of the congregation and is lifted up above them.  Why is this? Have you ever given this any thought?  It took me a few years to recognize this and understand why most sanctuaries are designed this way. The book of ...

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The Transformation of Mary Magdalene 

Mark 16:9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. A Reflection on Forgiveness and Grace The narrative of Mary Magdalene is a profound illustration of the transformative power of Christ’s love ...

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God Is On The Side Of Israel

In recent warfare, for the first time in history Iran launched 300 drones and missiles directed toward Israel. However, 99 percent of those were shot down before reaching their target. Israel has a very technologically advanced air defense system; the best in the world. It is another way God has ...

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Communists Put Christians To Shame (Chinese/English)

Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 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 ...

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