Devotion
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REVELATION: To the Church in Thyatira
The church in Thyatira was active in love, faith, and service, yet it tolerated false teaching that led believers into compromise. Jesus’ message to this church serves as a strong warning about the dangers of allowing false doctrine and moral corruption to take root. It is a call to remain faithful, reject deception, and hold… Continue reading
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REVELATION: To the Church in Pergamum
In this message, Jesus speaks to the church in Pergamum. His message contains both praise and rebuke, and we would be wise to learn from His words. Continue reading
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REVELATION: To the Church in Smyrna
This message is part of the sermon series called “REVELATION: JESUS WINS!” Continue reading
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REVELATION: To the Church in Ephesus
This is the fourth message in our Revelation series. Continue reading
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REVELATION: Resources
Here are some helpful resources to accompany our series in Revelation. Continue reading
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Happy Reformation Day!
On October 31, 1517, something happened at a door in Wittenberg, Germany … and it was not children in costumes knocking on it in hopes of getting Halloween candy. Instead, a monk named Martin Luther showed his dissatisfaction and grief over the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church by nailing a statement to the church… Continue reading
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More Joy in Heaven …
I have a love/hate relationship with football. I always look forward to football season and usually have high hopes for my favorite teams. As the season progresses with its ups and downs, I ride the emotional roller coaster along with them. I know it’s only a game and the wins and losses have no eternal… Continue reading
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The Thunder of Great Waters
Nancy and I took our first visit to Niagara Falls. Although we were looking forward to the getaway, I wasn’t expecting to be wow-ed by the experience. We had already seen Victoria Falls in Zambia, and I couldn’t imagine anything more impressive. Yesterday, I was proven wrong! According to Niagara Falls official website, there are… Continue reading
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Gaining the Victory
Athletes from around the world compete for medals of gold, silver, and bronze. To win even the third-place medal is a phenomenal achievement, for sure. The greatest reward by far, however, is not one that we earn by our hard work and exertion or by our ingenuity and persistence. It was earned for us. But God,… Continue reading
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The Lord is my Shepherd …
A fresh look at Psalm 23 … The Almighty Lord is like a shepherd to me – always there, always watching, always vigilant. He knows what I need, and He meets my every need every day, every hour, every moment. This ever-present Shepherd knows what I need to satisfy my hunger, and even though we… Continue reading
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