June, 2015

• 26 June

  Even God’s Judgments Reflect His Mercy

  

  Each of the 10 plagues that God released on Egypt was a strike against a specific god worshiped by the Egyptians. While these judgments were devastating for the land of Egypt, God used them ultimately for mercy, both for the Israelites and the Egyptians.  In this way, a remnant of ...

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• 26 June

  The Love Poem (Based on 1 Corinthians 13)

  

  To the church of Corinth Paul did write, For the topic of love he did fight. Many say the Apostle Paul was never wed, I am in doubt because of the beautiful words he spread. He shared some of the greatest wisdom on love, It was truly an inspired gift ...

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• 26 June

  Faith in Medicine, or Faith and Medicine?

  

  The little row of gravestones, toppled by age and vandals, held the names of five children: brothers and sisters. Ranging in age  from 3 to 18 years,  three of the children passed away during one week in June, 1873. With no death certificates on record, one is left to guess ...

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• 25 June

  Bible Stories Are for Today–God Does Not Change

  

  Bible stories weren’t meant to be just stories from long ago, but stories that God uses to teach us about who He is. The Lord’s character does not change, that is one thing we can be sure of! The story of David and Goliath is a lesson about faith in the Lord. ...

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• 25 June

  The Battle for Planet Earth

  

  We live in a world where conflict abounds. History demonstrates the reality of war, power struggles, and battles for territory, control, and influence in the world. The battle for planet earth is not only a physical one. It is also an ideological one, where worldviews and philosophies collide. And it ...

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• 25 June

  The Politics of Evil

  

  My last article questioned the value of issuing an order of protection. The nine murders of those attending a Bible study last week are evidence that the enemy penetrates the human heart. We are all at risk and in need of protection. We can label it a hate crime or ...

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• 25 June

  Exposing the Enemy in the Confederate Flag Controversy

  

  The battle that began with murderous rampage a week ago continues to rage in South Carolina.  The Enemy, infuriated with the outpouring of forgiveness and love, switched tactics.  Diverting attention from good, he is seeking to create disunity with slander and half-truths.   Satan desires the controversy around the Confederate Flag ...

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• 25 June

  Moses – From Prince to Prophet

  

  To Amram and Jochebed there was born a godly child, A prophet, a son, and upon him God certainly smiled. Moses was his name and he would become the most humble man, For God instilled this in him as part of His perfect plan. One day Pharaoh became angry and ...

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• 25 June

  King David’s Example: A Different View

  

  King David’s life had two sides. He was a warrior, chosen by God to rule when he was a lowly shepherd boy with several impressive older brothers. He lived with God’s favor on his life for many of his years, and today he is still known as “a man after ...

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• 24 June

  Our Hope: Hope For The Future

  

  “Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.  Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:17-18 (ESV) Our days often look dark when we go through hard times.  When we watch the news, or ...

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