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Notes from Calvary: Payday is On the Way
Greg Crum “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself…
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Telling the Story: Facing A Giant
DAWN REED First Samuel 17 tells a gigantic true story of a young man who fully trusted God. David stood fearlessly before King Saul. While every other soldier was shaking in his sandals, this young man knew he could defeat that giant, Goliath, who was over 9 feet tall. He believed in God. He trusted…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Have You Been Knocked Down?
JACK WARD There was a woman who was going through some very difficult and trying circumstances. She was experiencing major distress in her marriage. Her job was very unfulfilling and was causing her heartache. She became so distraught over her circumstances that she felt like just giving up. She felt lonely, dejected and very isolated.…
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Notes from Calvary: Candlesticks of the Lord
BY GREG CRUM “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; The mystery of the seven stars which thou…
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Telling the Story: Leaving a Mark
BY DAWN REED I love a good deal and I love markers. So, when there’s a good deal on markers, you can count me in. When I found Crayola Classic 10-pack markers on sale a while back, I snatched them up. Labeled “Preferred by Teachers,” I knew they would be just right for children’s church…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Knowledge or Faith?
By Jack Ward Some years ago, a college student came by his pastor’s office to discuss theological issues. Eventually, the conversation came around to the subject of the resurrection. After all, if you take Christianity seriously, it will ultimately always lead you to the resurrection. “What do you think of the resurrection?” he asked. The…
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Notes from Calvary: ‘Becoming Christian’ Part 14
By Greg Crum “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32 For 14 weeks now, we have written of our higher calling in this life—the call to become a Christian. Now, when I say that, please understand that…
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Telling the Story: What I can do
By Dawn Reed Tuesday night, I went to sleep praying for the families in Uvalde, Texas. They had experienced their worst nightmare, losing their innocent little children in an unimaginable act of violence. My head hurt as I pondered their emotions. I checked the news first thing Wednesday morning to get an update. It was…
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Telling the Story: Be a kind human
DAWN REED “Blue” is the brown horse that lives at the mouth of our hollow. (“Holler” if you are from the mountains.) Everybody loves Blue-men, women, children of all ages. It’s not unusual to see little kids walking up our narrow road with carrots in hand, taking them to their favorite horse. Cars are often…
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Notes from Calvary: ‘Becoming Christian’ Part 12
GREG CRUM “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” I Peter 5:5-6…
Category: Devotionals
