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Direct Disobedience (Chinese/English)

1 SAMUEL 15 撒母耳记上 15 20 And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the Lord, and have gone the way which the Lord sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.  21 But the people took of ...

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The Devil Made Me Do It…

…and other excuses We are full of excuses: The devil made me do it. My friends pressured me. I had other obligations. I didn’t have time. I took a dare. I worship God in nature. I would be embarrassed to do that. The church roof would cave in If I ...

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Leave the Excuses Behind

Discipline has changed since my elementary school days over 40 years ago. Outside our principal’s office was a line across the floor where the feet of those sent for a visit with him would line up perfectly…waiting. While almost unheard of today, corporal punishment was administered to some offenders by ...

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You, Your Money and God

My pastor’s recent sermon centered on three things: God, money and me.  I was impacted by the unusual clarity of this message and want to share it with you. If you are seeking a closer walk with God, money is one of the biggest issues that can block you from ...

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Will We Make Changes or Excuses?

The world is full of excuses. Excuses for being late. Excuses for drinking. Excuses for not completing projects. Excuses for making excuses. They’re everywhere, and too often they serve as a crutch for well-meaning people. “I would look for better work, but I’m afraid I won’t find anything that will ...

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