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FOUR ANCHORS

New Year’s Day, 2018 New beginnings. “With God, all things are possible.”- Christ Jesus (Matthew 19:26) The Bible has a vivid account of the shipwreck experienced by Paul on his journey as a prisoner to Rome (Acts 27): “Somewhere in … Continue reading

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Radiance

Christmas, 2017 Arise! Shine–be radiant with the glory of the Lord; for your light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you! The sun shall be no more your light by day, nor for brightness shall … Continue reading

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SON of GOD – SON of MAN

Christmas is the re-enactment and celebration of the birth of a baby: Jesus of Nazareth. Who was he? How could an individual born in a remote region of the ancient world in humble circumstances have had a universal impact on … Continue reading

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GRANDFATHER and the CHURCH BELL

As Christmas, 2017, comes near, I am deeply impressed with a memory of my grandfather. Kindly allow something personal – a brief reminiscence for this very moving part of the year. Grandfather, born 1876, was an uncomplicated, quiet, friendly man. … Continue reading

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A New Order

“We are declaring that the Holy Spirit overshadowing you, working in you, now frees you from all the impressions of past experience, and gives you a new understanding of life and substance, and establishes in you a new order, quickens … Continue reading

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SHIFTING GOALS

“Progression to higher things is an eternal law of the soul…” “One presses forward to a particular goal; and upon arrival there, new ideals have been presented to consciousness so that (one) may not always recognize when a desire is … Continue reading

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SWEET PRAISE

Thanksgiving Day, 2017 LORD, to praise You is sweet, And, HIGHEST, to sing to Your Name; To morning, to tell of Your kindness, And to night of Your truth, On the Viol and Lute, On the Flute and the Harp. … Continue reading

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DESIRES OF OUR HEART

“There is an inexhaustible supply, and we are God’s beloved children for whom He is ever providing and to whom He has given His own life and wisdom and power and substance, the innate ability to do whatever is required … Continue reading

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PROMISE

“I will never leave you or forsake you.” Once we understand and fully accept the living God’s intent that we have “life abundant”– satisfying, productive, happy lives – trust is born. We receive our baptism: “This is my beloved Son … Continue reading

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The WHOLE of MYSELF

  “I cannot explain the whole of myself without bringing in God as part of my ancestry. And I do not look toward finding Him by going back in an infinite regress in time, but rather by going forward toward … Continue reading

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