Day: December 14, 2018

The Politically Correct Christmas Pageant

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Dr. Mike Murphy Despite every effort by the local school board, the parents insisted that the story of the Nativity was going to be a part of the Oakdale Christmas Pageant this year.  But with the parents insistence, the board also became insistent, demanding that certain changes would have to first be made. So both sides decided to sit down, so the school board could tell the parents exactly what they had in mind. As the story of that night in Bethlehem was read, you could see the school board officials starting to squirm in their seats.  And as the …

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Blessings

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Death of a loved one. Failed hopes. Fears about a health problem. Broken relationships. Betrayal by friends. Everyone goes through times of trouble. Sometimes we ask God why. Sometimes we just want to cry. Blessings We pray for blessings, we pray for peace Comfort for family, protection while we sleep We pray for healing, for prosperity We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering And all the while, You hear each spoken need Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things ‘Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops What if Your healing comes …

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THE REASON FOR OUR BOLDNESS

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We often don’t share our faith because we lack confidence. But if you ask God for boldness, He will answer your prayer. THE REASON FOR OUR BOLDNESS Philippians 1:19-20 (KJV) 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Even though Christians are familiar with …

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“They go from strength to strength.”—Psalm 84:7.

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“They go from strength to strength.”—Psalm 84:7. “They go from strength to strength.” That is, they grow stronger and stronger. Usually, if we are walking, we go from strength to weakness; we start fresh and in good order for our journey, but by-and-by the road is rough, and the sun is hot, we sit down by the wayside, and then again painfully pursue our weary way. But the Christian pilgrim having obtained fresh supplies of grace, is as vigorous after years of toilsome travel and struggle as when he first set out. He may not be quite so elate and buoyant, …

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