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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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Appalachian Artist Festival set for Aug 4
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Recently appointed Inez city commissioner Jennifer Wells is leading the charge on organizing the upcoming Appalachian Artist Festival set for Friday, Aug. 4. The festival will be free and open to the public, last all day and showcase local musicians, visual artists, authors, businesses and food vendors. Music
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Genuine or a copy
BY JACK WARD PASTOR, TOMAHAWK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH The Apostles were the foundation of the Christian faith, but they built upon the chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Without the cornerstone there could be no sound foundation and without the foundation there can be no building. Acts 4:10-12: “Be it known unto you all, and to all
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God can save anyone
BY JACK WARD PASTOR, TOMAHAWK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH What happens when we learn about a really bad guy repenting? It happens all the time in prison ministry, yet many of us think those people aren’t worth saving. They had more chances than most of us are willing to give them, yet God hasn’t given up
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Missing church
One fine spring Sunday morning, the Baptist preacher was gazing out of his office window at a nearby trout stream. “Today would be a good day to sneak off and go fishing,” he thought. The weather was perfect, his fly rod had new string, he had very recently heard reports of a good trout run,
