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Pastor Bryan Lowe
I truly love Jesus, who saved me from destruction. I am His, completely and totally. I have deep issues, but these only enhance His love for me.
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Meditation on the Younger Son
Luke 15, ESV And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days … Continue reading
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Kings in Chains
“He who masters his passions is a king even if he is in chains. He who is ruled by his passions is a slave even while sitting on a throne” -Richard Wurmbrand Sometimes, I absolutely need a spiritual ‘wake-up call.’ The … Continue reading
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The Ragamuffin Gospel, An Excerpt
The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning The best thing I could do is to let Mr. Manning speak for himself. I hope it blesses, and perhaps you’ll purchase his book. I don’t think it will disappoint. Chapter 7: Paste Jewelry … Continue reading
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Can You Say No?
11 “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:11-12 My life runs better when I learn … Continue reading
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Blood in the Water
It’s a well known fact. Biologists tell us that sharks can smell blood from 2-3 miles away. They follow their noses to the place where they sense it. They have an ‘attack mechanism’ to anything that is vulnerable. Blood acts … Continue reading →