October, 2014

• 11 October

  Appreciating the Shepherd

  

  Abel, Rachel, Moses and David were one; Jesus says He is the Good and Chief One.  So, what are we looking at today?  Shepherds!  They figure prominently in Scripture, and October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month.  It seemed the perfect time to consider shepherds.  Often Social Media posts laud ...

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• 10 October

  Grand Theft Auto 5

  

  Here is one comment from Common Sense Media’s website review page for Grand Theft Auto: Title: “It’s fine if you trust your child, and if your child has no anger issues” Comment: “if your kid knows the firearms safety and is not showing signs of excessive anger, this is perfectly ...

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• 10 October

  A Tale of Three Dogs

  

  Dad was seven when his little brother passed away suddenly. He became an only child in an instant, having only his imagination as a constant playmate– until the first of three mixed-breed dogs came into his life… Jack was the largest and the first of the three–“of Airedale and junk-yard ...

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• 10 October

  Blood Moons – God Is On The Move

  

  Have you ever taken the time to watch a solar eclipse?  It isn’t an activity for the sleepy or those easily bored.  It can be rather like watching paint dry.  In today’s fast-paced world, we hardly have the time for it.  But, since I knew it was a blood moon, ...

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• 9 October

  Power and Purpose!

  

  “Should do” Christianity has little power.  Sadly, prayers too often fall into this category of Christian living–it ought not to be so!  A recent report by Lifeway Research portrays the sad state of ‘should do’ praying.  Executive Director, Ed Stetzer summed up the report by saying, “Most people pray when ...

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• 9 October

  Preparations For The Third Jewish Temple

  

  Besides having a nation they can call their own, the Jewish people have longed for a Temple to be rebuilt. That is becoming increasingly more and more likely very soon. Not only would it be a place of worship but it would fulfill a huge piece of Bible prophecy. Plans ...

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• 9 October

  There is Nothing Hidden…

  

  The ocean floors would be a great place to hide…The earth’s largest mountain range does it, so do canyons deep and wide. 1.5 million different species do it, some only learned of in recent years, and fifty-percent of all life found on our planet does! Most of us will never ...

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• 9 October

  It’s All Fun And Games Till It Starts To Rain

  

  It is not known exactly how long it took for Noah and his family to build the ark. Some use Genesis 6:3 to suggest it took 120 years, however that is the maximum amount of time it could have taken, and it could have certainly taken a lot less time. ...

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• 9 October

  Outbreak: Considering the Treatment of a Deadly Virus and the Responsibility of Leaders

  

   Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wounds of my people? Jeremiah 8:22 (NLT) The outbreak Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa is the largest ever and is a cause for great concern. This deadly disease has already ...

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• 8 October

  Our Hope: Peace In The Valley

  

  ‘Know that the LORD is God.  It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.’ Psalm 100:3 (NIV) I often reflect on peace.  There are lots of different kinds of peace: peace with a decision we’ve made; peace of mind; ...

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