Category Archives: faith

Understanding Your Pastor

I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading

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Keeping God on Track

God’s Quality Management Questionnaire Help Us Regulate the Almighty– Keeping Him Accountable is Our Purpose God would like to thank you for your belief and patronage. In order to better serve your needs, He asks that you take a few … Continue reading

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Wait for the Finals

I have gained much from reading Spurgeon over the years. I read this this morning, and I could hear the Holy Spirit speaking into my soul. I need more of this” peaceful perseverance” working in me. From Charles Spurgeon’s “Faith’s Checkbook” Wait … Continue reading

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I Want Home

‘Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”                                                                                   Jeremiah 32:17, ESV “One should go to sleep as homesick passengers do, … Continue reading

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On Life Support

 “And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart,[a] 20 so they will obey my decrees and regulations. Then they … Continue reading

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