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Our house increases!
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” (Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV). After a long day at Wake Medical in Raleigh our long awaited grandson has arrived!…
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Encouraging words from faithful friends
Stephen and I attended the Innovative Church Community’s “Wilkesboro Regional” this past Tuesday. It was a great day! Here, you see us standing in front of Pastor Tom Bartlett’s Celebration Church (Left to right, Me, Tom Bartlett, Jimmie Davidson, & Stephen).…
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A family in crisis
“People who don’t take care of their … own families, have given up their faith. They are worse than someone who doesn’t have faith in the Lord” (Timothy 5:8 CEV). “What am I going to do, Pastor Gary?” A woman cried…
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A living hope
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3 NIV). Have…
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Groaning into glory
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly…
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Washing soles to save souls
"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. …I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master… Now that you know these things, you will be blessed…
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Who ya pullin’ for?
“So everywhere we go, we tell everyone about Christ” (Colossians 1:28 NLT). “Hey Dad! Did you notice who’s playing in the first round against UNC? It’s your old alma mater, Radford. So, who ya pullin for?” (I received this via…
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Of fish symbols and generosity
“You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ” (2 Cor. 9:13 NLT). “How did work go today?” I asked my son, Jonathan,…
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Tabernacle tribes that count
“So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel counted all the Levites by their clans and families. All the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle and for its transportation numbered…
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Of physicals, praying and fasting
“Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind” (Psalm 26:2 NIV). I just had my annual physical. I’ve never enjoyed going to the doctor. After my latest visit, I must say, I like it even less.…