What, exactly, is a refuge? It is a place you go when life becomes too hard to bear, when you are in fear of your life, or when you simply feel that you need the protection of a safe place where troubles cannot reach you. It is a place where you feel safe and secure. [...]
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by doc
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God has written us a love letter; it is called “The Bible.” I have taken the words of that letter and rearranged them to make this letter. It is still from God, for it is His Words. My Dear Child, (That’s You), You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Ps 139:1)I [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2010 by doc
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If you are reading this blog article, then the chances are that you believe in Jesus and that He came to earth in the form of a man. But have you ever stopped to study the “WHY” of His coming? Let us look at that for a few minutes. In John 10:10, Jesus Himself said, [...]
Posted on November 4th, 2010 by doc
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In Hebrews 10:25, the writer warns us not to forsake our own assembling together as the custom of some is. The the writer continues to tell us why being in the assembly is vital: exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day drawing nigh. Dear brother, do you know so [...]
Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by doc
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We have all known people who thought that they were great. That is, they thought they were really nice people and that they were saved. They thought they were obedient to God. They thought they would be in Heaven. They thought…well, what does it matter what they thought? In reality, it matters not at all. What [...]
Posted on July 29th, 2010 by doc
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What does it mean to be vigilant? Does the Bible have any advice on vigilance? This is a subject we ought to look carefully upon, and meditate upon, because it will play a part in where we spend eternity. The American Standard version gives I Corinthians 16:13 as follows: Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, [...]
Posted on July 15th, 2010 by doc
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The theory of “once saved, always saved” is popular with many. When a member of those bodies falls away, the usual remark is that “they weren’t really saved to begin with.” But what does the Bible say about this? Can a person be in a saved relationship with God and then become lost? Wouldn’t you [...]
Posted on May 27th, 2010 by doc
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I saw that quote on a church sign recently. You know the ones — these are the signs that have quippy sayings that are intended to make you think, and sometimes make you groan. Like most quotes, some are better than others. This one got my attention though, because I wasn’t sure if I agreed [...]
Posted on October 3rd, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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Sometimes, we just need to be reminded of our value. A well-known speaker started his seminar by holding up a $50.00 bill. In a room of 200 participants, he asked, “Who would like to have this $50.00 bill?” Hands went up immediately. He said, “I am going to give this $50.00 to one of you, [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by doc
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8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.…10If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. 1 John 1:8, 10 That seems pretty clear — we all sin. That’s exactly what [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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