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Better to Receive
Published January 28, 2014(Tripp Ledger – 1/28/14) Better to Receive Often we hear the saying that it is better to give than to receive. And if we keep it in the context that it is given to us in the Bible (Acts 20:35) – in our interpersonal relationships – this phrase is true. However, we need to remember that in our relationship with God, it is much better to receive than to give. In fact, there is nothing that we can give to God – or to anyone else for that matter – that we didn’t first receive from God. So many religions, […]
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Published November 18, 2013(Delmont Record – 11/18/2013) Precious Treasure For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do […]
read moreNo Excuses
Published November 5, 2013(Tripp Ledger – 11/5/2013) No Excuses Joseph’s master put him in prison…but while Joseph was there in the prison, 21 the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the warden. 22 So he put Joseph in charge of all those in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there. 23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Genesis 39:20-23, NIV One of the hardest things for us to learn in life is […]
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Published August 20, 2013(Tripp Ledger – 8/20/2013) What’s in a Name? Earlier this month, a judge in Tennessee ordered that a 7-month old boy’s name be changed from his given name of ‘Messiah’ to ‘Martin’ saying, “The word Messiah is a title…that has only been earned by one person…Jesus Christ.” So what’s in a name? Among English speakers the name Jesus is rare and might get a double-take, but among Spanish speakers the name Jesús is quite common and accepted. The closest common English name to ‘Messiah’ is Christopher or Chris which means “bearer of Christ.” This is significant because Messiah and Christ […]
read moreEnjoy Life
Published August 20, 2013(published in Delmont Record; 8-20-2013) Enjoy Life John 10:10 – I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV) So many people believe that being a Christian means having a boring, dreary, and sad existence on earth, while living the pagan lifestyle of this world ensures a life of fun, friends, and excitement. But sadly, nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus says that He came so that people might truly live – and live life to the full. And this is not just talking about a future life – an eternal […]
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