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What Language Do We Use to Address Jesus

          If we go to a shopping man in North America, we speak English to get what we want.  If we go to a restaurant in France, we speak French.  If we travel to Greece, we speak Greek to find our way to the Acropolis.  And when we become personally involved with Jesus, we pray.  …

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Three Wishes Solomon’s Prayers

When we think of the biblical character King Solomon we think of his wisdom, the books of Proverbs or Ecclesiastes or Song of Solomon, even the visit from the Queen of Sheba.  The next two Sundays we will consider Solomon’s prayers.  Each prayer gives insight on the nature of God.  The history in Samuel and …

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The Settled-for-Life

So much of life is just consumed with living.  Getting the bills paid, getting to work, getting the kids, getting groceries, getting the dog to the vet, getting the yard done; you know, just living.  Some look at this and ask, “Is this all there is?”  Most just accept it and live what I call, …

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Character in Daily Values

Character in Daily ValuesFor we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body,whether good or evil. (2 Corinthians 5:10) Our “spiritual life” is most strongly expressed in our outward character.  Here is some thoughts I found helpful by …

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