The preacher from the local Baptist church found himself in need of a lawnmower. Not wanting to invest too much money, he made the rounds at the neighborhood yard sales …
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Modern Day Zacchaeus?
When we commit sin, we always regret it later; it eats us up on the inside. Our conscience is disturbed and we’re not at peace. Occasionally, we become so stressed …
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The Battle of the Billboards
In Psalm 133:1, King David joyfully declared, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” The ancient king could easily distinguish between hostility and peace…and probably …
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A Lesson From My Mechanic
I was the unfortunate recipient of some bad news at my mechanic’s shop last month. He walked me into the bay where my SUV sat cradled on a lift and …
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The Death of Matthew Jarrell
Overcoming sin is never an easy task. But overcoming public sin is even more strenuous…especially if you profess to a Christ-follower. By God’s grace, some are able to move beyond …
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Have you ever heard people complain, “I just can’t seem to hear God when I pray,” or “I’m not sure God speaks to me…or anyone for that matter”? That’s a …
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I really like apples. There’s nothing better than biting into a cold, crisp apple and enjoying the sweet juicy meat underneath that delicious red exterior. But sometimes, that first bite …
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Halfway Holiness
If honest, many Christians will admit they choose which passages of the Bible to base their lives on…or at the very least, which parts of the Bible are “more important” …
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Another episode of The World’s Dumbest Crooks…. Here’s a helpful hint: If you want to rob a bank, leave your wallet at home. On October 28, 2010, Jorman Sampaio donned …
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