Author: pastortimswanson

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What's that smell?

My daughter has a habit of getting those little air fresheners and fastening them to the air-conditioning vent in the van.
I find the smell very overwhelming and I usually rip it off the vent and toss it in the carryall tray. Continue reading →

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Darkness and Light

This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 1 John 1:5-6

What is this darkness the Bible speaks about? Continue reading →

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Sin – the first step

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8

I know of ministers that refuse to speak of sin. Continue reading →

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Ask to be a blessing!

Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” Matt 20:32-33

Are you praying to God for what you need or what you want? Continue reading →

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Start New

Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Ezekiel‬ ‭18:31‬ ‭

Happy New Year!  Continue reading →

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New Every Day

They are new every morning; Lam 3:23

It’s New Year’s Eve, the final day of the year. Many gather as night falls to celebrate the beginning of a New Year. Continue reading →

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The Torment (of hell)

Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ Luke 16:24

The torment of hell is greater than just a flame. Continue reading →

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Come find rest.

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28

That famous saying from Jesus sounds like a chance for retirement Continue reading →