Don’t Believe Everything You Hear

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear

  “It’s not what we don’t know that gets us in trouble. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain There is a guiding principle among government servants, those at the wage grade level, which is “Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you see.” Adhering to this…

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Can I Give God All?

Can I Give God All?

I am going to start by answering this question. Yes! If the Lord said that we can, or if He gives us a commandment to do so, then He knows that it is possible. It is our thinking and obedience that needs to change. It simply comes down to what we choose to focus our…

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Fork In The Road

Fork In The Road

Just a few days removed from the Presidential inauguration, and just days away from the Superbowl, there is excitement in our nation. The tide of Socialism has been halted, and America once again has hope. Outside the public eye, two defenses are being planned. One is against the twelve men of the Kansas City Chiefs…

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In The Lord’s Service: Duty Station

In The Lord’s Service: Duty Station

Before beginning this article, I wanted to write to those who may be seeing this one first. This article is the fourth in a series, so I would encourage you to find the others and read them. These articles are founded on Paul’s encouragement to Timothy to endure hardships like a good soldier. 2 Timothy…

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My Posse

My Posse

“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Prov. 13:20 NLT You could hashtag this verse in so many ways. #Truth, #100%, even #Micdrop. This is a go-to for parents when instructing their teenagers on picking their friends. What parent does not have a fervent desire to protect their…

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There Will Forever Be an *

There Will Forever Be an *

There Will Forever Be an * For baseball purist, Barry Bonds has an * next to his name. “Hammering Hank” is still the king! I remember that April night in 1974 when one baseball legend was surpassed by another. As a thirteen-year-old little leaguer I was caught up in the excitement of that moment. It…

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In The Lord’s Service; Basic Training

In The Lord’s Service; Basic Training

Now that you have been born again! Now that the Father has transferred you from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of His dear Son, He has now by His grace, qualified and called you to be a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. But hold up! Before you rise from the altar, run…

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Think Of Us

Think Of Us

Bob stared at the letter of resignation on his desk. It had been placed there only minutes ago by one of his team members. Disheartened and sighing deeply, he asked himself, “How many now? How many more?” Bob rose from his chair and picked up the letter. He knew he would receive the same demeaning…

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So How Did You Get Here?

So How Did You Get Here?

Like a child on Christmas morning, you are up early. A sense of urgency motivates you! Today you begin a new journey. Today you will grasp and place your foot on the first rung of a ladder that you hope to ascend quickly. You deserve it, you remind yourself. All the time and energy that…

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How Did We Get Here?

How Did We Get Here?

I woke up on Election Day earlier than my alarm. I laid there thinking on the importance of this day. My first inclination was that I should spend this bonus time praying for our nation. The truth is I had begun praying days ago. I heard this question in my spirit, “Pray for what?” I…

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