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In defense of God
Many in this world are quick to point out that “if there is a good God, why is there evil and suffering in the world?” Why can’t God just get rid of evil? Why does God allow the innocent to suffer? Dr. Norm Geisler makes this defense of God. First of all God is all-powerful.…
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The destiny of man
Man has long wondered why he is here. What is the destiny of man? In each of our heart of hearts we know that there is God who made us. The Bible says that creation is all the evidence we need to know God is. The Bible also tells us that He has put His…
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Live in a way that glorifies God
Dan Blocker was my favorite character, Hoss, on the TV series “Bonanza.” When he died unexpectedly of complications after gallbladder surgery, Hoss died. The producers knew they could not replace him. The producers decided that the story of his death would be that a woman was caught in a flood. Hoss held her above the…
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Go into all the world
Matthew 28:19-20: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Acts 1:8: “But…
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What a waste
A pastor told this story of when he lived in another city, he became acquainted with an organization called the Wycliffe Bible Translators. In fact, he had a man speak to his church. He would never forget the impression he had made on him. The speaker had a Ph.D. in linguistics. He was an incredibly…
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The devastation of sin
Robert Louis Stevenson, in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” set forth the irrevocable nature of every act we perform. Mr. Jekyll discovered a drug that would transform him into a man devoid of conscience and able to enjoy any vice or sin. Jekyll named this monster Mr. Hyde. Any time Jekyll wanted to become this…
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Mystery solved
Death has been around for a long time and is still a mystery. Everyone reading this has not experienced death yet but knows it’s out there. There is no sadder but at the same time dignified tune than “Taps.” It is the final honor for one who has given the ultimate for his country. “Taps”…
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What must I do?
Over 185 times in the New Testament the sole condition given for salvation is belief, having faith or trust in Jesus Christ. The gospel is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day. All those who place their trust in Jesus for salvation will be saved from the coming…
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Rebellion
Author Phillip Yancy tells the story of a friend of his he called Daniel. Daniel was about to leave his wife of 15 years for another woman, someone younger and prettier. He knew the personal and moral consequences of what he was about to do. But he had a larger concern, and he asked Yancey,…
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Do you consider yourself a good person?
To determine that we need a guide. Let’s let the guide of all guides, the Ten Commandments check us out. One of the Ten Commandments is “Thou shalt not lie.” Have you ever told a lie? Well then you are guilty of breaking God’s law. Another one is “Thou shalt not steal.” Have you ever…
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