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Our Forgiving Of Others
Jesus in His teaching on prayer and in asking God to forgive us of our sins says, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive…
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Rules for Your Garden
Plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash criticism Squash indifference Plant three rows of peas: Purity Patience Perseverance Plant six rows of lettuce: Let us be unselfish…
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Laboring for the Lord
On June 28, 1894, President Cleveland signed a bill into law making Labor Day a national holiday for the working people. While it is appropriate to take note of secular…
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The First Day of the Week
Many denominational believers wonder why churches of Christ partake of the Lord’s Supper every week. Partaking weekly supposedly lessens the significance of the memorial. New Testament Christians partake of the…
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God’s Generosity
As followers of Christ, we need to consider that giving reflects our thankfulness. God provides our material needs (Matthew 6:25-34). More importantly, He gives spiritual blessings (Ephesians 1:3). He gave…
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He Understands Me
Marge Singleton and Merle Kilgore cowrote a song that was a hit for Teresa Brewer at the end of the “doo wop” era, entitled “He Understands Me.” The heart of the…
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Biomimicry, Butterflies, and Bank Fraud
From cocklebur-inspired Velcro to robotic lobsters, scientists are increasingly looking to imitate the wonders of life. In the field of biomimicry (derived from the Greek words bios, meaning “life,” and mimesis, meaning…
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You
YOU You mean so much to God. You were created by Him (Genesis 2:7, Psalm 139:14, 16). You are of great value to God (Matthew 10:30-31). You are His special…
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Landmines in Resolving Conflict
“I.” The late Wendell Winkler once said that beneath most marital conflict is basic selfishness. “What about my needs?” “What have you done for me?” “I am not happy, fulfilled, etc.” The Bible warns of…
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I Wish The Church…
∙ Was more evangelistic ∙ Had dynamic worship ∙ Ministered to every age group ∙ Was more visible in the community ∙ Invested in the home ∙ Provided more fellowship…