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I Can Do All Things

In Philippians 4, the Apostle Paul spoke about his contentment in all circumstances, whether he found himself lacking or with plenty. He summed up the reason for this contentment in verse 13: Philippians 4:13 (NASB) I can do all things through Him ...

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Various Kinds Of Tongues

"Various kinds of tongues" is a translation of two Greek words: genos glossa. The first word literally means kin, as in kindred or family. And the second means tongue, by implication a language, and specifically the language of one's kin (family...

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Eight Keys to a Successful Church Building Program

There are many reasons for a church to decide to enter into a building program. It may be that the community is growing, the church is growing, or church space is saturated. Whatever the reason, the following considerations will help you develop and ...

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High Standards and Hypocrisy: Avoiding the Trap of a Divided Life

But nothing covered up is Which shall not be uncovered, Nor hidden Which shall not be known; Wherefore whatever in the darkness ye said, In the light shall be heard; And what in the ear ye spoke in chambers, Shall be proclaimed upon housetops. (Luke...

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Church Pews: A Historical Perspective

Churches have seen a lot of radical changes over the last couple of centuries. Some of the changes have revolved around ideologies while some were reflected in the different styles of church pews that have evolved over the years. Some of the early ...

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Prophetic: Why It's Not Recognized In Many Churches Today

Prophetic ~ There are three kinds of sight: (1) Eyesight (2) Insight (3) Foresight We all know that "eyesight" is the sight one sees with the physical eyes. "Insight" is the sight inside your head. "Foresight" is to see ahead in time ~ often refe...

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Cattle Mutilations and other Blood sacrifices and the reason for Wars and Battles

Cattle Mutilations really started taken off in the 1960's and continues to present day. The cows are found dead with all of the blood removed. Precise "laser-precision" cuts are observed in the mutilated cattle. They have had certain organs surg...

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The Death and Life of a Believer

The Death and Life of a Believer What is meant by you died with Christ and you were made alive with Christ - What does the Inspired Word teach about the Spirit-born believer's identification with Christ's death and identification with His ...

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The Seven Jewish Wedding Blessings

Many interfaith/Jewish weddings include the Seven Blessings. I was asked to officiate a ceremony, with a Secular Humanistic non-theistic Hebrew/English version of the Seven Blessings. I searched for a Hebrew version (I found only one or two), and not...

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Pray For Lyrics: The Power of Lyrics in Praying for Another or for a Definite Purpose

Have you ever had a time when you wanted to pray for another person, either who is sick or in need, or for something in particular, but somehow the words didn't quite seem to be coming together, either due to emotional or other reasons?. Yes, I...

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