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Family

The Branch that Remains Connected will not be Rejected and its Life will not be Neglected!

July 29, 2010

John 15 is a beautiful picture of the Husbandman’s nurturing and pruning of us as living branches. “Every branch (or, believer) in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” A branch that is not bearing fruit will be cut [...]

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Some preachers do little more than preach sermons and monitor a building. If that’s your pastor, it’s your fault! Make him special. Go get his advice!

July 22, 2010

Good morning friends!  In my time in ministry, I have been blessed to travel extensively to churches throughout the world.  At many churches I meet fantastic men of God who, sadly, are largely underutilized.   Often, I speak with preachers who feel they are not allowed to make a difference in the lives of their congregation.  [...]

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Just remember when things get tough, we will only get rough, if we fail to remember ‘Christ is enough’!

July 15, 2010

Have you ever notices Philippians 4:13 DOES NOT say “I can do all things through Christ WHO strengtheneth me”?  It uses the preposition “which” to claim our access to His ability (doing all things) and His subsequent strength.
Think for a moment exactly what this means.  He is not teaching us we receive [...]

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It’s not about being delivered. It’s about the Deliverer!

July 13, 2010

On this Independence weekend, we have so enjoyed our freedom in America and our freedom found only IN Christ.  Both freedoms are a gift from God.  We are truly fortunate people indeed.  If we did not behave that way this weekend, shame on us.  But fortunate we are, whether we meditate and [...]

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