October, 2015

• 31 October

  Our Hope: Moving Forward

  

  “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”  Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) This is something that ...

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• 30 October

  Our Hope: Do For Other People

  

  “Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you.  That is the Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.”  Matthew 7:12 (GW) A friend of mine had a precious baby boy a few months ago.  She was shopping in Wal-Mart recently, in the baby section.  She was browsing, but ...

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• 30 October

  The Bible: A Medicinal Handbook?

  

  Did you know that the Bible has much to offer in the way of medical advice on physical advancement and healing–and not just the miraculous kind?  In a multitude of Scriptures, God mentions the necessary steps  to bring wellness into situations where various people languished in dire need of help.   ...

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• 30 October

  Life Is Short, Who Are You Impacting?

  

  Rubye and her sisters, Ruth and Rose, have all surpassed 100 years: Rubye by a decade. The sisters lived through the two world wars, influenza and polio epidemics, the development of modern travel–so many  “firsts.” These ladies have enjoyed long, productive lives for sure! And they are not alone. In ...

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• 29 October

  The Third GOP Debate: Did You Tune In?

  

  Romans 16:17  “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” (ESV) For those of you who did tune in to the debate Wednesday night, you witnessed attempts by the moderators to stoke ...

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• 29 October

  Are You Trying to Live On Yesterday’s Manna

  

  I was just sitting in the worship service dutifully listening on a Wednesday night.   It had been a long day, and I was tired.  I know there were lots of words that the guy said, wise points and great ideas, things that I am sure applied to others in the ...

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• 28 October

  The Two Witnesses – News Media Patterned After Revelation 11

  

  “Why is the media so slanted? Why is there so much bad stuff on TV?” For decades, people have bemoaned this fact, but scripture describes the devil as “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2). In a very real sense, Satan has power over the airwaves, and ...

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• 28 October

  How To Overcome Doubt

  

  Everyone has times when they doubt God’s promises for their lives. There are times though, when doubt becomes chronic and casts a dark shadow over our faith. Doubt looms over us like a powerful force that chips away all that God has promised us. Where does this kind of doubt ...

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• 28 October

  The Ultimate Challenge–Taking Care of God’s Temple

  

  For my devotions, I’ve been reading through the book Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be, by Donna Partrow. I recommend it to all you ladies out there who look at the Proverbs 31 woman and say, “How in the world did she get it all done?” This book ...

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• 27 October

  October 31st … Just another Day to be a Witness

  

  A very important truth was brought to my attention this morning as I listened to K-Love radio. One of the hosts made a valid point, he explained that Halloween is actually the only holiday in which people show up at your door asking for something. Think about it. On Christmas, ...

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